District:
Wyoming Public Schools - website

Who We Are:
Wyoming Public Schools is a Public School District in Kent County dedicated to empowering all of our 4,000 students in an inclusive, inspiring, and innovative culture of learning. We believe our actions express our priorities - collaboration, continuously improving and we are strengthened by our diversity; our unique differences make us better together. We have shared values and one purpose: our students.
What We Need:
We are seeking an energetic, collaborative team member to work with our students to empower them to discover and achieve their potential!Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
What You Need:

• Knowledge of Social Work principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven behavior management methods.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA), Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE), and Section 504.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work

Certification/License

• State of Michigan Certification as a School Social Worker

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to assignment
• Masters Degree in Social Work

Experience
Successful prior experience as a School Social Worker preferred
What We Provide:
Full-Time Position
Great Benefits
Collaborative Working Environment
A focus on students and staff
Note: Pursuant to PA 131, the selected candidate must receive clearance, from the Michigan State Police Department, prior to the offer of employment. The candidate is responsible for the background check fee.
It is the policy of the Board that no staff member or candidate for a position in this District on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, gender, marital status, height, weight, political belief or disability which does not impair an individual's ability to perform adequately in that individual's particular position or activity, shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to, discrimination in any program or activity for which the Board is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.