School Social Worker 1.0 FTE - Johnson Elementary School

Oakland Schools•Highland, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Huron Valley Schools is seeking an effective, positive, highly organized School Social Worker for Johnson Elementary School. The role provides social work services to general education students, students with 504 plans, and students with IEPs, and calls for collaboration with students, families, staff, special education team members, service providers, and community agencies. The position is for the 2026/27 school year and reports to the Principal. The start date is as soon as possible. The School Social Worker supports special education and student services through assessments, evaluations, individualized and group interventions, behavioral planning, parent groups, professional development, and participation in school support and crisis processes. The role requires implementation of relevant IDEA, Michigan special education, and Section 504 requirements, including evaluation and IEP processes and timelines.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher.
Master’s degree with eligibility for full approval as a school social worker in Michigan (pending one year of satisfactory work performance), with experience serving students with a variety of disabilities; alternatively, enrollment in an approved school social worker program, with the district applying for a waiver under Rule 340.1799f.
Michigan LARA license, MDE certification, or an SSW-310 recommendation for temporary School Social Work approval from a university.
Evidence of collaborative work and the ability to establish and maintain trusting, effective relationships with staff, students, and parents.
Highly organized, with strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to speak and write effectively.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
Ability to carry out written or oral instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Implement IDEA and Michigan Special Education Rules, including MET/IEP processes, timelines, and eligibility criteria, as well as Section 504 requirements.
Conduct assessments and evaluations and develop Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students from preschool through age 26.
Lead parent groups and facilitate professional development.
Use assessment skills to participate in differential diagnosis of disabilities and provide personalized individual or group interventions based on clinical judgment.
Use flexible behavior-management strategies appropriate for students with a variety of disabilities.
Work with families and facilitate cooperation with community agencies and resources to meet students’ needs in the educational setting.
Advocate for the unique needs of students with disabilities while working cooperatively with special education team members and general education staff.
Provide services to general education students, students with 504 plans, and students with IEPs.
Participate on evaluation teams for 504 plans and initial and three-year reevaluations.
Implement FBAs and BIPs.
Participate in the MTSS process.
Serve as a member of the building Crisis Team.
Support homebound students as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.