What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Social Worker - Early Childhood Special Education Part Time Temporary position at Special Services?
Job Goal(s):
This position is to cover a leave of absence for 3 days per week through Novemer 30, 2026. The primary job goals of the Early Childhood School Social Worker is to complete comprehensive multidisciplinary special education evaluations for preschool age children, participate in Early Childhood initiatives as an active team member, and support the development of professional learning.
Location of Work:
Special Services Building
701 South Paw Paw Street
Lawrence, MI 49064
Required Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Social Work
- Michigan approval or eligible for approval as a School Social Worker (310 form/temporary or full)
- Limited or Full Social Work License through the State of Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Office (LARA)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in the area of school social work and experience in the areas of Early Childhood preferred
- Experience working with students with disabilities
Skills/Knowledge:
- MARSE Special Education Eligibility criteria and relevant local, state, and federal legislation, statutes, and policies
- Comprehensive Assessment and Evaluation Knowledge
- Trauma Informed Care
- Data-based Decision Making
- Evidence-based Mental Health Supports
- Functional Behavioral Analysis and Behavioral Interventions
- Knowledgeable of Community Agencies and Resources
Essential Job Functions:
- Provide consultation to school personnel to assist them in best meeting the educational needs of the students.
- Provide services to parents/families of students and potential students to help them in better meeting their needs and the needs of their child.
- Serve a liaison person and help coordinate efforts between school, home, local districts and other agencies/service providers.
- Effectively communicate/consult/team with parents, staff, agencies and others.
- Complete comprehensive evaluation/report of students in response to a special education referral.
- Participate in Early Childhood initiatives including the EC PBIS team.
- Coordinate the development and planning of professional learning activities.
- Adhere to Van Buren ISD policies and procedures.
- Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.
- Perform additional tasks, responsibilities, and duties as assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.
Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.
This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISD’s website at www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling 269-539-5218.
Position is open until filled.
In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.