School Social Worker: Trauma-Informed Student Support

Austincc; Fraser, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Public Schools seeks a School Social Worker with a Master's degree and CPI certification to support students and families in a 10-month school year plan. The role requires meeting Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education and obtaining CPI certification within the first year.

The position reports to the Director of Special Education and focuses on identifying social, emotional, and behavioral needs, implementing multi-tiered services, and developing IEPs to maximize student

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required.
• Full approval or able to attain temporary approval as a School Social Worker is required.
• Meet the requirements as specified in the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education.
• Must have (or secure within the first school year) CPI certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, collaboration, and advisement services to students, families, and school staff regarding social, emotional, and behavioral status affecting school success.
• Implement school social work services to caseload students within a multi-tiered intervention model.
• Provide effective behavior intervention strategies and techniques.
• Develop functional behavior assessments and written behavior intervention plans.
• Provide crisis prevention, intervention services including assessments of trauma impact on school performance.
• Utilize data collection methods and provide measurable goals for intervention.
• Provide and interpret assessments to determine eligibility for special education programs and services.
• Develop and monitor individual education plans for identified students.
• Implement the District’s emergency use of seclusion and restraint if a student’s behavior poses an imminent risk to safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

Education

Master’s degree from Accredited University required

CPI certification

Job description

Fraser Public Schools seeks a School Social Worker with a Master's degree and CPI certification to support students and families in a 10-month school year plan. The role requires meeting Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education and obtaining CPI certification within the first year.

The position reports to the Director of Special Education and focuses on identifying social, emotional, and behavioral needs, implementing multi-tiered services, and developing IEPs to maximize student