School Social Worker at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

About the School

Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy, located in Plymouth, MI, opened in 2012 and serves students in Young 5 through 8th grade. The school is recognized for consistently outperforming local districts academically, strong leadership, high parent satisfaction, a positive culture, and a focus on safety. Relationships are prioritized as the foundation of the educational approach, supported by world-class professional development and instructional materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs.
• Progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services and participate in student IEP meetings.
• Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, and monitor students’ responses to interventions.
• 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 results to all team members in parent-friendly language.
• Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services.
• Establish relationships with students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning.
• Identify needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions.
• Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process.
• 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.

Requirements

• Valid licensure for the state in which you are working.
• MSW degree and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
• School Social Work Full Approval and/or Provisional/Professional School Social Worker Certificate issued in the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS).

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