School Social Worker at South Canton Scholars Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies•Canton, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

South Canton Scholars Charter Academy, located in Canton, MI, serves students from Young 5-8. The academy is known for its strong leadership, world-class professional development, and recognition as an Emerald School with multiple Eagle Awards. They have a veteran Special Education department with strong leadership. This role involves providing essential social work services to support student success, both academically and behaviorally.

Requirements

Valid licensure for the state they are working in.
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.
Participate in student IEP meetings.
Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students.
Monitor students’ responses to interventions.
Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans.
Provide 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.
Participate in all aspects of school planning.
Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals.
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.