School Social Worker at Grand River Academy

Nhaschools; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand River Academy in Livonia, MI is seeking a School Social Worker to deliver counseling and support for students across special education and general education programs. The role includes developing behavioral plans, carrying out psychosocial assessments, and collaborating with teachers and families to promote student success.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid LMSW license for Michigan, MOECS School Social Work certification, and bring experience in school-based counseling.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must hold valid licensure for the state they are working in.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) issued by the state licensing authority.
• MOECS School Social Work certification in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling sessions for special education students per IEPs and monitor IEP goals.
• Provide group and individual counseling for general education students and monitor responses to interventions.
• Develop and monitor behavior intervention plans with teachers.
• Complete psychosocial assessments to aid in determining services.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate results in parent-friendly language.
• Complete risk assessments on students for school social work services.
• Establish relationships with students and parents and participate in school planning.
• Identify community resources and make referrals to support educational and behavioral interventions.
• Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues and collaborate on strategies.
• Provide crisis intervention services and maintain state-required clinical records.

Skills

LMSW license

School social work

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Education

MSW

Job description

School Social Worker at Grand River Academy

Job Description

School Information:

Located in Livonia, MI, Grand River Academy opened in 2014 and serves students Young 5-8. At Grand River, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Grand River Academyclick here .

Why ChooseGrand River Academy:

Supported by an experienced leadership team.

Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.

Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students.

Personalized development and coaching opportunities.

Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.

Strong parent partnership and family engagement.

Safe and nurturing environment is conducive for learning.

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.

Please note:

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must hold valid licensure for the state they are working in.

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and

School Social Work Full Approval and/orProvisional/Professional School Social Worker Certificate issued in the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS)

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Job Info

• Job Identification 65439
• Job Category Other Instructional or Certified
• Posting Date 08/11/2026, 01:12 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 28111 8 Mile Rd, Livonia, MI, 48152, US