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School Social Workers
$52k-65k (estimate)
Full Time | Elementary & Secondary Education
3 Months Ago
Kent ISD is Hiring a School Social Workers Near Grand Rapids, MI
- JobID: 18604
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Social Worker
Student Support Services/Social Worker
Date Posted:
2/25/2022
2/25/2022
Location:
District Support Position
(High-Needs School)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:
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
District Support Position
(High-Needs School)
District:
Wyoming Public Schools - website
Wyoming Public Schools - website
School Social Workers
Who We Are:
Wyoming Public Schools is a Public School District in Kent County dedicated to empowering all of our 4,300 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!
In this Role:
Under the general supervision of the School Principal and Director of Student Services, the School Social Worker will provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff individually-tailored consultation to overcome personal, emotional, familial, or social issues to improve the students' learning experience. Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning or social interaction issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and positively impact learning.
Who We Are:
Wyoming Public Schools is a Public School District in Kent County dedicated to empowering all of our 4,300 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!
In this Role:
Under the general supervision of the School Principal and Director of Student Services, the School Social Worker will provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff individually-tailored consultation to overcome personal, emotional, familial, or social issues to improve the students' learning experience. Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning or social interaction issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and positively impact learning.
Develops, facilitates, implements and monitors meaningful and compliant Individual Education Programs (IEP)
Performs casework services with students and parents to encourage parental understanding of, and participation in, overcoming social issues to improve the educational experience of the student.
Assists students and teaching staff in designing, implementing and monitoring behavior management plans.
Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
Coordinates with administrators and other staff members to accommodate individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs
Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.
Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance.
Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
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
State of Michigan Certification as a School Social Worker
Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to assignment
Masters Degree in Social Work
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
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
SALARY
$52k-65k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/18/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
06/15/2024
WEBSITE
kentisd.org
HEADQUARTERS
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
SIZE
500 - 1,000
TYPE
Private
CEO
KEVIN A KONARSKA
REVENUE
$200M - $500M
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
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