General Education School Social Worker: K-2 Elementary

JOB DESCRIPTION
The General Education School Social Worker provides prevention, early intervention, and direct support services to K–2 students experiencing barriers that interfere with school success. The School Social Worker collaborates with students, families, administrators, teachers, and community agencies to identify student needs, develop appropriate supports, provide individual and group interventions, and connect families with community-based resources.

The position supports the district’s multi-tiered system of support. Services are primarily intended to support students within the general education setting. This position is funded using At Risk (Grant) funding.

Please note: The district reserves the right to interview qualified candidates as applications come in. The job can be offered to a selected, qualified applicant prior to the end of the posting period.

Required Education/Certification

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Michigan Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credential.
• Current Michigan school social worker credential.
• Ability to meet all applicable state licensing, credentialing, and continuing education requirements.
• Successful completion of required criminal background checks.

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Experience providing school-based counseling, crisis intervention, family support, and social work services to students in a K–2 setting.
• Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral and student well-being practices, MTSS, PBIS, and behavioral or well-being assessment and intervention planning.
• Knowledge of community-based mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice, housing, food assistance, and family support resources.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with students, families, administrators, school staff, multidisciplinary teams, and community agencies.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, confidentiality, professional judgment, and independent work skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Reports to the Fowlerville Elementary building principal.
• Works closely with the principal and school teams to identify student needs and coordinate appropriate interventions and supports.
• Provides individual, small-group, family, and crisis support related to behavior, attendance, engagement, relationships, and school success.
• Consults with staff and families regarding developmentally appropriate, evidence-based strategies for supporting young students.
• Participates in MTSS, PBIS, attendance, behavior, and student support teams.
• Assesses student needs, develops support plans, and monitors progress in collaboration with families, staff, and outside providers.
• Provides crisis assessment, safety planning, intervention, and follow-up support in accordance with district procedures.
• Connects families with community agencies, healthcare providers, and social services and assists with coordinating services.
• Supports staff in understanding student behavior and selecting appropriate classroom strategies and interventions.
• Promotes family engagement and communicates with parents or guardians regarding student needs, progress, services, and available resources.
• Provides staff training and professional learning as needed.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and confidential records in accordance with legal, professional, and district requirements.
• Participates in ongoing professional learning and demonstrates professionalism, dependability, flexibility, and a student-centered approach.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District. 

Fowlerville Community Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law in its programs and activities. Inquiries or complaints related to discrimination should be directed to: Director of Human Resources, Trisha Reed, Fowlerville Community Schools, 7677 Sharpe Road, Suite A, Fowlerville, MI 48836, (517)223-6018.

Salary : $45,967 - $88,525