School Social Worker - Mattawan Consolidated Schools / Paw Paw Public Schools
About The Position
The primary goal is to improve the success of students with disabilities in school through service and consultation with students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community agencies. This role involves providing a range of services to students as identified via the IEP process, consulting and supporting families and school personnel, and serving as a liaison to coordinate efforts between school, home, community agencies, and other service providers. The position requires performing comprehensive special education evaluations, documenting and evaluating services regularly, and adhering to district policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Masters Degree in social work required
- Michigan approval or eligible for approval as a school social worker and registered with Board of Social Work, Michigan Department of Community Health required
- Valid driver's license required
Nice To Haves
- Previous school social work experience is preferred
- Knowledge within the following areas: School-based consultation and service, Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and progress monitoring, Special Education evaluation processes, Collaboration with family, school and community agencies
Responsibilities
- Provide a range of services to students as identified via IEP process.
- Provide consultation and support to families and school personnel to support student success.
- Serve a liaison to help coordinate efforts between school, home, community agencies and other service providers.
- Perform a comprehensive special education evaluation in alignment with State and local policies and procedures.
- Document and evaluate services on a regular basis.
- Demonstrate the VBISD principles of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with school teams, parents, and community agencies and providers.
- Adhere to Van Buren ISD policies and procedures.
- Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.
- Perform additional tasks, responsibilities, and duties as assigned by the Special Education Supervisor or Director of Special Education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
