SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER (2)

POSITION GOAL :

The School Social Worker is an active participant in the diagnostic team and serves as a vital link between family, school and community in accordance with the policies defined by the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Master's Degree in Social Work with Social Work License.
• Able to meet the requirements for School Social Work as defined by the Michigan Department of Education.
• School Social Worker Approval can be obtained when hired.
• Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. nad provide documentation to the business office before expiration date of said document(s).
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.
• Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job.
• OR if 1. is not currently applicable (Social Worker Specialist) Qualifications :
• Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) licensed bachelor-level social worker, be enrolled in a Master of Social Work, with a school social work approval program at an accredited university, work under the direct supervision of the local district administrator of special education programs.
• Must be supervised by a Michigan LARA licensed master-level social worker with full approval as a school social worker and make progress toward the social work Master's degree each year by successfully fulfilling the university obligations to remain in the program.
• Must complete the Master's program in 3 years and receive temporary approval as a school social worker.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

2. Roles of the SSW within Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) :

3. Special Education Evaluation of Students :

4. Direct Student Services :

5. Other / Miscellaneous :

REPORTS TO : Special Education Supervisor

PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS : Special Education Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Salary for this position is based on the IEA Master Agreement

We also offer a one time - three year signing bonus :

Year 1 = $2,500

Year 2 = $2,000

Year 3 = $1,500

We offer Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance on the first day of employment, cash in lieu, if you have Medical Insurance coverage ($641.90 paid out monthly), Life Insurance and State Retirement.