School Social Worker at Warrendale Charter Academy 2026-27 School Year

National Heritage Academies • Detroit, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Warrendale Charter Academy, located in Detroit, MI, is seeking a School Social Worker for the 2026-27 school year. The academy, established in 2001, serves students from Kindergarten to 8th grade. Warrendale Charter Academy offers a supportive environment with above-market pay, an experienced leadership team, access to advanced curriculum and resources, a safe learning environment, and opportunities for professional development. The school fosters a strong sense of team and community, with a focus on strong moral components for both staff and students.

Requirements

• MSW Degree
• 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)

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 their 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 the results to all team members in parent-friendly language.
• Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services.
• Establish relationships with both students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning.
• Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success.
• 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.

Benefits

• Starting pay above market scales
• Supported by an experienced leadership team
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources
• Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities
• Winner of Detroit’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level