National Heritage Academies-posted 4 months ago
Entry Level
Flint, MI
Educational Services

Linden Charter Academy, located in Flint, MI, is seeking a dedicated school social worker to provide essential support to both special education and general education students. The role involves conducting group and individual counseling sessions, monitoring IEP goals, and participating in IEP meetings. The school emphasizes a clean, safe, and welcoming atmosphere, prioritizing the growth of its staff through ongoing leadership opportunities. The academy has been recognized as a 2021-22 State Accountability Award Winner, reflecting its commitment to excellence in education.

  • 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 their responses to interventions.
  • Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, providing support 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 in parent-friendly language.
  • Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services.
  • Establish relationships with students and parents and participate in school planning.
  • Assist in identifying community resources for students and make appropriate referrals.
  • Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in learning.
  • Collaborate with school staff to implement strategies promoting student learning.
  • Provide crisis intervention services.
  • Maintain state-required clinical records and submit documents for statistical reports adhering to program standards.
  • Hold a master's degree in social work; exceptions apply in North Carolina and Ohio.
  • Hold a valid social work license issued in the state you are applying for.
  • Candidates for positions in Michigan must have state approval as a school social worker.
  • Knowledge of special education processes and procedures is preferred.
  • Experience working with at-risk students is preferred.
  • Starting pay above market scales.
  • Clean, safe, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Pride and purpose found in the work done here.
  • Prioritize growing within and provide ongoing leadership opportunities to all staff.
  • Family-feel embraced by staff, students, and families.
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