Social Worker at Vanguard Charter Academy 2026-27 School Year

National Heritage Academies

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanguard Charter Academy is seeking a Social Worker for the 2026-27 School Year. Located in Wyoming, MI, Vanguard Charter Academy opened in 1996 and serves students Young 5-8. At Vanguard, you can connect passion with purpose. The school boasts strong, consistent leadership, has outperformed the local district on state tests for 14 years, and is ranked the #7 Charter Elementary in the State. They offer a fully mapped-out curriculum and curricular tools, foster a supportive family environment, and provide competitive pay and benefits. Vanguard is recognized for high parent satisfaction, offers layers of support through a Dean model, promotes a growth mindset, and cultivates a culture of enjoyment and camaraderie.

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).
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 the interventions identified.
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 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.