School Social Worker

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Social Worker

Date Posted:
7/22/2026

Location:
Gibraltar School District

Date Available:
2026-2027 School Year

Closing Date:
08/14/2026

District:
Gibraltar School District
Job Title : School Social Worker
Position Type : Exempt (Salaried)
Location : To be determined
Days and Hours : According to the GEA Master Agreement
Current Wage : According to GEA Master Agreement
Reports to : Building Principal
Evaluation : Annual Evaluation by Principal

Qualifications:

• Preferred State of Michigan full approval in School Social Work
• Masters in Social Work from accredited university with a School Social Work concentration, with demonstrated knowledge and competency in:
  • Child psychopathology
  • Diagnosis, assessment and testing
  • Educational disabilities and their impact on children and families
  • The practice of social work in educational settings
• Proficient in computer applications, word processing, spreadsheets, and other educational technology
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrate exceptional personnel characteristics to work effectively with children, parents, staff and other professionals
• Exceptional knowledge and experience with special education procedures related to MARSE and IDEA, of psychiatric conditions and behavioral responses
• Knowledge of exceptional positive student supports, peer to peer supports, counseling, outside agency assistance, interagency referrals, transition services, and Medicaid billing
• Exceptional ability to facilitate and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams for interventions, evaluations, determining special education eligibility, services and programs - experience with ASD and EI preferred
• Exceptional knowledge and experience with Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, Crisis Intervention Plans, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and in evaluating the progress of students in responding to interventions
• Exceptional ability in maintaining compliance with IEPs for students on caseload and Medicaid, and in other mandates required by the State, Federal and District must be maintained in a timely manner
• Support building and district-wide PBIS processes, and support staff in effectively implementing PBIS processes in the school setting
• Fulfill professional responsibilities that are required by the school district and/or State of Michigan, and maintaining ongoing continuing education for continue licensure
• Any alternative to the above which the Board of Education, Principal, and Special Education Director may find appropriate including other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk over extended periods of time
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a work day, and to sit/stand several times in short periods of time.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and transport heavy items.

Additional Information:

• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
• This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
• This job description is subject to change at any time

Method of Application:

Full application must be completed and submitted on Applitrack by closing date.

External applicants' complete application must include:

• Letter of Intent/Introduction
• Complete and up to date Online Application
• Complete and up to date Resume
• 3 current letters of recommendation
• Copy of current teaching certificate
• College Transcripts.

Internal applicants' complete application must include:

• Letter of Intent/Introduction

Applications that are incomplete or not submitted by deadline WILL NOT be considered. All applicants must agree to have a criminal background check.

It is the policy of the Gibraltar School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status in its programs, services or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the discrimination policies: Ms. Amy Conway, Superintendent, 19370 Vreeland, Woodhaven, MI 48183.