Special Education Social Worker

Comstock Public Schools; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for Teacher Loan Forgiveness

Merit Pay

Sick Day Buyback Program

Tuition Reimbursement per CEA Contract

Job summary

Comstock Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Social Worker at Comstock Elementary School for the 2026-27 year. The role focuses on coordinating IEPs, delivering social work services, and supporting restorative practices to improve student outcomes.

Qualified candidates will have a School Social Worker certificate and experience with anti-bias, family engagement, and professional development. Excellent collaboration with teachers and families is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or training in utilizing academic interventions and supporting students who have IEPs.
• Ability to lead, facilitate, and train staff and administrators in best practices.
• Experience working with youth, families, and community organizations.
• Experience developing and facilitating professional development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IEP plans and related services.
• Observe and inform eligibility decisions across classrooms.
• Provide social-work services to students with disabilities.
• Coordinate restorative practices, PBIS and Leader In Me initiatives.
• Contribute to MET reports and IEP team participation.
• Develop measurable social-emotional and behavioral goals.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Leadership skills

Collaborative work

IEP support experience

Youth & family engagement

Professional development

Anti-bias & restorative practices

Education

School Social Worker Certificate

Special Education Endorsement (preferred)

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Social Worker
• Date Posted: 8/19/2026
• Location: Comstock Elementary School
• Date Available: 2026-27 School Year

POSITION:

Special Education Social Worker

Comstock Elementary School

SALARY:

Dependent on years of school social worker experience and certification

Salary starting at $49,044

WILL HONOR 100% OF PRIOR FULL-TIME SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER YEARS

• Eligible school for Teacher Loan Forgiveness
• Merit Pay, Sick Day Buyback Program, and Tuition Reimbursement per CEA Contract

AVAILABLE:

2026-2027 School Year

CERTIFICATION:

• School Social Worker Certificate or Registration, required
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement, preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Effectively demonstrates facilitation skills, leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, students, and staff
• Experience and/or training in utilizing academic interventions and supporting students who have IEP's
• Extensive experience working with youth, families, and community organizations
• Experience in the development and facilitation of professional development
• Experience working in a multicultural environment supporting anti-bias and anti-racist practices
• Experience supporting restorative practices

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate student culture processes including Restorative Practices, PBIS, and Leader In Me
• Coordinate IEP plans
• Conduct social-emotional, adaptive behavior, and developmental assessments as part of special education eligibility evaluations
• Complete social/developmental histories through parent/guardian interviews
• Observe students in classroom, lunchroom, and other school settings to inform eligibility and programming decisions
• Contribute social work data to Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) reports
• Participate as a required or invited member of IEP teams
• Write measurable social-emotional and behavioral goals and track progress
• Recommend and provide related services (individual/group service minutes) as specified in IEPs
• Ensure services align with state and federal special education law (IDEA, state regulations) and timelines
• Provide individual and group services to students with disabilities to address social skills, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and coping strategies
• Support crisis intervention and de-escalation for students with significant behavioral or emotional needs
• Facilitate transition planning support (school-to-school, grade-to-grade, or post-secondary) for students with IEPs
• Deliver social skills instruction aligned to IEP goals (individually or in small groups)
• Assist in developing Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Collaborate with teachers on classroom-based behavior supports and de-escalation strategies
• Monitor and document behavioral progress data for IEP review
• Support students with chronic discipline issues; monitor and identify attendance issues; meet with parents to help rectify these issues
• Seek outside counseling support for students and families.
• Additional duties as assigned
• Perform "Essential Job Functions" as specified

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of Comstock Public Schools that the district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, or any other legally prohibited basis in admission or access to district employment, programs, events, or activities. Melissa Remillard at Comstock Public Schools has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy. Contact information: 269-250-8910, 6138 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048.

6138 King Highway | Kalamazoo, MI 49048 | 269-250-8911 | www.ComstockPS.org/hr