Elementary School Social Worker, Part Time

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in School Social Work
• Valid State of Michigan Certification as a School Social Worker

Responsibilities

• Provide school social work support and services to general education students as part of the District Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
• Provide school social work support and services to students who have Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans
• Participate in the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team process with strong diagnostic skills
• Facilitate the IEP process and engage in the Section 504 Process
• Use knowledge of Positive Behavioral Supports and actively participate in functional behavioral analysis (FBA) and development of behavior intervention plans (BIP)
• Administer Threat and Risk Assessments
• Conduct home visits as appropriate
• Maintain accurate and confidential records

Skills

• Experience working with students with disabilities
• Strong knowledge of a wide range of psychiatric disorders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team
• Effective collaboration with parents, educational staff, and community agencies to coordinate programs and services for students and families
• Trained in, or willing to be trained in, non-violent crisis intervention

Pay

Appropriate placement on the current Teacher's Master Agreement.