Student Behavior & Support Specialist

foundersgroveclassicalacademy; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Founders Grove Classical Academy is seeking a mission-aligned School Social Worker to support emotional and social development as the school opens in Michigan. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and communities to promote student success through effective intervention strategies.

The responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing counseling, performing psycho-social evaluations, and participating in IEP planning and related processes to advocate for students and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; demonstrated competence in all areas of focus.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; social work experience valued.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Knowledge and skills of the IEP process and working with diverse student populations.
• Ability to counsel students, parents, and staff individually and in groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional ethics as per NASW standards.

Responsibilities

• Promotes understanding of emotional and social development and influences on student success.
• Conducts assessments and evaluations in accordance with rights and needs.
• Provides social work counseling to students and parents.
• Offers psycho-social assessment with recommendations for interventions.
• Participates in IEP processes and related planning activities.
• Advocates for students by connecting with public or private resources.
• Collaborates with school staff and community resources to support intervention plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Counsel students, parents, staff

IEP knowledge

Diversity & inclusion sensitivity

Professional ethics

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Founders Grove Classical Academy is seeking a mission-aligned School Social Worker to support emotional and social development as the school opens in Michigan. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and communities to promote student success through effective intervention strategies.

The responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing counseling, performing psycho-social evaluations, and participating in IEP planning and related processes to advocate for students and