Special Education Social Worker at Westfield Preparatory High School

National Heritage Academies • Redford Township, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Westfield Preparatory High School, located in Redford Charter Township, MI, is seeking a Special Education Social Worker. This role involves providing comprehensive social work services to students in grades 7-12 to support their educational and behavioral success. The school, established in 2019, serves over 880 students and is part of National Heritage Academies, which emphasizes connecting passion with purpose.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates must hold valid licensure for the state they are working in.
• Michigan: MSW degree
• Michigan: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
• Michigan: School Social Work Full Approval and/or 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.

Benefits

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Supported by an experienced leadership team.
• Access to best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• Offers behavioral support for teachers and students.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• Inspire students to think creatively and apply critical-thinking skills to solve problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level