School Social Worker

Position Type :

Certified / Licensed / Social Worker

Date Posted : 11 / 12 / 2025

Location : LEAs

District :

Saginaw Intermediate School District TITLE OF POSITION : School Social Worker

RESPONSIBLE TO : Executive Director of Special Education and / or Birth - 5 Supervisor of Special education

SALARY : Per Schedule - (A or B depending on Step Placement on position) based upon qualification and experience

CLASSIFICATION : Professional (SIFT)

DEPARTMENT : Special Education

SUMMARY OF POSITION : The School Social Worker provides direct and / or indirect social work services to students with IEPs / IFSPs (meets eligibility for special education programs / services). Direct service, as identified in the IEP / IFSP, will vary in form, length, intensity, and methodology depending upon the students' identified needs. Indirect service will consist of serving as a liaison, consultant, and advocate on behalf of the student, family, and / or school. The School Social Worker may assist teachers, principals, counselors, and parents in understanding and treating the social and emotional behavior of students in special education or those suspected of having a disability. School Social Workers are a crucial member of the behavior intervention planning team.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

Assessment / Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team Responsibilities

• The School Social Worker participates with the Multidisciplinary Evaluation of students suspected of having a disability as required by law or as identified in the Evaluation Review process.
• Assist with the coordination of referrals, and pre-referral consultations.
• Explain parental rights as part of the referral process.
• Review the contents of the Parent Handbook with parents / guardians.
• Secure parental permission (consent) to test students suspected of being a student with a disability.
• Gather developmental data and write a social history with parental input.
• Observe students suspected of being emotionally impaired in various settings.
• Assist with the initial and re-evaluation process as specified in rule.
• Assist in completion of Functional Behavioral Assessments as per operational procedure.
• Assist in the development of Behavioral Intervention Plans.

Counseling

Reports and Records

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS :

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE : As per Saginaw Intermediate School District's teacher contract.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE : Applicants must complete and submit an online Saginaw Intermediate School District application. Apply online at : In addition to the online application, applicants are required to submit electronically a cover letter, resume, and at least three (3) letters of recommendation. An application may be obtained online by going to the SISD website at www.sisd.cc and clicking on the "Employment" section.

Job ID : 4557

Posted : 11 / 12 / 2025

Application Deadline : Open until filled.

"Applicants desiring disability accommodations should contact the Human Resources Department", "An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action MFH Employer"

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, disability, age, or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies :

Executive Director of Human Resources

Saginaw Intermediate School District

3933 Barnard Road, Saginaw, MI 48603

Telephone : (989) 399-7473, Fax : (989) 249-8756

Email : personnel@sisd.cc

Web : www.sisd.cc