Social Worker at Ridge Park Charter Academy 2026-27 School Year

National Heritage Academies

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ridge Park Charter Academy is seeking a Social Worker for the 2026-27 School Year. Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Ridge Park Charter Academy opened in 1998 and serves students Young5-8. At Ridge Park, you can connect passion with purpose. The school boasts a diverse student body from over 50 countries, competitive starting pay, and best-in-class curriculum, instructional tools, and resources. Ridge Park consistently outperforms on the M-STEP and has outperformed the District for 14 years. The school is recognized for its experienced and supportive leadership, multiple Eagle Awards for Achievement, Satisfaction, and Safety, and provides a safe learning environment conducive to learning.

Requirements

Qualified candidates must hold valid licensure for the state they are working in.
Michigan: MSW degree and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and 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, as well as progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services and participate in student IEP meetings.
Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, as well as monitor the students’ responses to the interventions identified.
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 and 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.