School Social Worker - Special Education Paw Paw PS

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026 Job Description Reports to: Special Education Regional Supervisor Job Goal(s): The primary goal is to improve the success of students with disabilities in school through service and consultation with students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community agencies. Location of Work: Offsite: Paw Paw Public Schools; Base Location: Special Services Building, 701 South Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, MI 49064 Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree in social work required Michigan approval or eligible for approval as a school social worker and registered with the Board of Social Work, Michigan Department of Community Health required Previous school social work experience preferred Skills (Knowledge of the following areas): School-based consultation and service Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and progress monitoring Special Education evaluation processes Collaboration with families, schools, and community agencies Essential Job Functions: Provide a range of services to students as identified via IEP process. Provide consultation and support to families and school personnel to support student success. Serve as liaison to coordinate efforts between school, home, community agencies, and other service providers. Perform a comprehensive special education evaluation in alignment with state and local policies and procedures. Document and evaluate services on a regular basis. Demonstrate the VBISD principles of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence. Effectively communicate and collaborate with school teams, parents, and community agencies and providers. 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 or Director of Special Education. Valid driver's license required. Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education. Position is open until filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education