ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Posting

POSITION: K-12School Social Worker

LOCATION: Elementary and Secondary Buildings

REPORTS: John Mimranek, Special Education Director

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree/Certification:

Master’s Degree in Social Work required and eligibility for temporary or full approval through Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

Job Requirements, Knowledge, and Skills:

A successful candidate will be able to:

• Participate as a team member of an Individualized Education Program team, to gather information to determine respective roles in the modification of students’ behaviors
• Serve as a member of a Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team
• Provide direct services for students when included in an IEP plan
• Develop and update goals and objectives in writing and in specific and measurable terms for each assigned student
• Work with students, parents, teachers and others in establishing and implementing a special education program in the least restrictive environment as prescribed by the IEP
• Maintain open communication among teachers, administration, support staff and parents
• Maintain accurate records
• Provide critical input/implementation of the Alma Public Schools Crisis Team
• Coordinate and oversee the annual assistance program
• Directly support students to effectively acclimate to the school environment, through personal, social, and emotional adjustments, connected to their social and educational progress
• Coordinate high-quality professional services for students, in order to resolve students’ problems and identify and eliminate barriers to academic success
• Support students through arduous and crisis situations, by enhancing their problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills

COMPENSATION: Alma Public Schools Salary Schedule A

BEGINNING DATE: 2024-25 School Year

APPLICATION: Interested persons should send materials to Yvonne Neyer, Human Resources Manager, at yneyer@almaschools.net. Please call (989) 466-7526 with any questions.

DATE OF POSTING: 05-07-2024 DEADLINE DATE: 05-20-2024 or Until Filled

ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $42,373.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Public school

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Alma, MI 48801 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alma, MI 48801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person