School Social Worker at Quest Charter Academy

Nhaschools; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Taylor, MI is seeking a Social Worker for the 2026-27 school year. The ideal candidate will deliver counseling services to both special and general education students, develop behavior intervention plans, and support student success through various strategies. A master's degree in social work and a valid social work license for the state of Michigan are required. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration and student welfare in a thriving educational environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a master's degree in social work; exceptions apply in North Carolina and Ohio.
• Hold a valid social work license issued in the state you are applying for.
• Knowledge of special education processes and procedures is preferred.
• Knowledge of IEP processes and procedures preferred; experience with at‑risk students considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students.
• Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services.
• Establish relationships with both students and parents.
• Complete psychosocial assessments to determine SPED services.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate results in parent-friendly language.
• Perform risk assessments for students referred to school social work.
• Build relationships with students and parents and contribute to school planning.
• Identify community resources and refer students for education/behavior interventions.
• Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting learning.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Maintain client records and prepare statistics per program standards.

Skills

Knowledge of special education processes

Experience with at-risk students

Student support

Education

Master's degree in social work

State-approved school social worker license

Job description

Social Worker at Quest Charter Academy 2026-27 School Year

Taylor, MI, United States

Job Description

School Information:

Located in Taylor, MI, Quest Charter Academy opened in 2009 and serves students K-8. At Quest, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Quest Charter Academy click here .

Why Choose Quest Charter Academy:

Diverse community with new teacher supports from deans, principal, and instructional coach.

Collaborative new teacher support from the principal, deans, and instructional coach dedicated to enhancing Quest's excellence through teamwork.

Safety measures such as all staff equipped with walkies, detailed emergency plan, locked office and classroom doors for visitor safety.

Employee engagement is strong in purpose, safety, feedback, and values, and prioritizing key aspects at Quest.

Leadership development offers opportunities for growth within NHA and Quest, fostering personal and professional advancement.

Consistently outperforming the local district by 16% for the past 8 years and surpassed closest schools by 19%.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs, as well as progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services and participate in student IEP meetings.

Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, as well as monitor the students’ responses to the interventions identified.

Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to general and special education teachers.

Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services.

Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate the results to all team members in parent-friendly language.

Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services.

Establish relationships with both students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning.

Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success.

Provide staff consultation on behavioral‑emotional‑environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process and collaborate with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning.

Provide crisis intervention services.

Maintain state‑required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.

Qualifications:

Hold a master's degree in social work; exceptions apply in North Carolina and Ohio.

Hold a valid social work license issued in the state you are applying for.

Candidates for positions in Michigan must have state approval as a school social worker.

Knowledge of special education processes and procedures is preferred.

Candidates with experience working with at‑risk students is preferred if applicable to the school.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 63749
• Job Category Other Instructional or Certified
• Posting Date 03/17/2026, 06:13 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 24745 Van Born Rd, Taylor, MI, 48180, US