What are the responsibilities and job description for the K-12 School Social Worker position at Alma Public Schools?
ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Job Posting
POSITION: K-12School Social Worker
LOCATION: Elementary and Secondary Buildings
REPORTS: Building Principal
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: 2026-27 School Year
APPLICATION: Interested persons should send materials to Yvonne Neyer, Human Resource Director, at yneyer@almaschools.net. Please call (989) 466-7526 with any questions.
DATE OF POSTING: 05-13-2026 DEADLINE DATE: Until Filled
Pay: From $43,220.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $43,220