Special Education Social Worker

Stride, Inc.

12d • Remote

About The Position

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work or related social service field AND
• One (1) year of documented social work field experience AND
• Social work education course work, to include Human Behavior in the Social Environment equivalent OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to clear required background check
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time
• School Social Worker Certificate
• Preliminary School Social Worker Certificate (PSSWC)
• Professional School Social Worker Certificate (PSWC)
• School Social Worker Permit (SSWP)
• Reside in Michigan or surrounding states (Ohio or Indiana). Applicants located out of state must have a Michigan School Social Worker certification to be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years of field experience
• Background working in education

Responsibilities

• Maintains caseload of students/families referred for additional support
• Provides brief assessments to develop an action plan with students and families
• Facilitates family intervention meetings with families in crisis or with multi-dimensional needs
• Serves as point-of-contact for teachers and administration for families in crisis; supports staff training and implementation of support processes
• Serves as liaison for ESSA subgroups, McKinney-Vento, and migrant students; follows up with families by phone or in-person, coordinates with external agencies (e.g. Child Protective Services, The Department of Juvenile Justice, community service agencies, etc.) as needed
• Maintains an active role and awareness of local community resources within school boundaries, through research, attending local meetings and/or networking events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees