School Social Worker

This website is AudioEye enabled and is being optimized for accessibility. To open the AudioEye Toolbar, press "shift + =". Some assistive technologies may require the use of a passthrough function before this keystroke. For more information, activate the button labeled "Explore your accessibility options". Frontline Applicant Tracking - Jenison Public Schools Position Type: Student Support Services/ Social Worker Date Posted: 10/27/2026 Location: District Closing Date: 11/06/2026 Job Title: Non-Cat VI - Social Worker Location: District - Elementary Starting Salary Range: Non-Cat VI - $53,331 (commensurate with experience based on 30-step scale) Date Posted: October 26th, 2026 Application Deadline: November 6th, 2026 (or until filled) Terms of Employment: School Year Employee Job Description Summary: A school social worker supports student academic and emotional well-being by addressing social, emotional, and behavioral barriers to learning. They serve as a liaison between students, families, schools, and community resources, providing counseling, crisis intervention, and case management while collaborating with teachers and administrators to create supportive learning environments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide individual or group counseling for both students on your special education caseload as well as general education students as a response to intervention. Respond to students in crisis and conduct threat assessments to ensure their safety. Help students build social skills, self-esteem, and coping mechanisms to deal with life's challenges. Develop intervention strategies to increase academic success, which may include functional behavior assessments and behavior support plans. Facilitate communication between parents, the school, and community providers to access, mobilize, and coordinate services. Connect families with essential community resources. Work with families to help them understand their child's needs and participate effectively in their education. Conduct social work evaluations and participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings for students with special needs. Partner with teachers, administrators, and other staff to create comprehensive support plans and provide staff training on topics like classroom management and cultural sensitivity. Collaborate on district and building-level initiatives and policies, such as building leadership team, positive behavior intervention supports (PBIS), social-emotional learning curriculum, crisis response. Advocate for students' rights and needs within the school system and for the development of new or improved community resources. Note: The above description is intended to be illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility. Notice of Nondiscrimination The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The District's Non-discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation Policy and Grievance Procedures are listed within Board Policy. Postings current as of 10/29/2026 6:56:37 PM CST. Need Help? We're here to help! For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Jenison Public Schools directly. For technical questions regarding the Applicant Tracking system, please contact the Applicant Tracking help desk using the Request Technical Help link below. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jenison Public Schools