School Social Worker - GE and SE

General Summary The School Social Worker completes comprehensive special education evaluations resulting in the recommendation of qualification for special education services and provides direct and consultative student services. The school social worker participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings recommending special education programs and services to maximize student social, emotional, and educational success. Additional duties include implementation of the district wide social emotional learning program, and support of students, staff, and administration in responding to student behavioral health and crisis. The School Social Worker will also serve as support to parents and school in coordinating access to community base and private mental health resources. Qualifications (Minimum) Professional Master’s degree from an approved Social Worker program, Preliminary Approval by the Michigan Department of Education. Full approval preferred. Limited licensed School Social Worker; licensed Master School Social Worker preferred Experience and knowledge of special education Experience co-leading FBA/BIP planning Experience in leading social skills groups Ability to collaboratively work with all staff and students Professional level writing skills Ability to use or to learn new technology expediently Demonstrates professional level organization and time management Demonstrated skills and competence in the implementation of a behavioral and mental health counseling program Ability to implement Cognitive Behavioral therapy preferred Curriculum Demonstrates knowledge of the Common Core State Standards Competent in using a variety of technology applications Knowledge of a variety of diagnostic tools, skilled in their assessment and interpretation of results. Support student and teachers by addressing behavior, academic goals and teaching /learning strategies that will help a child progress in the general curriculum Compliance Comply with all Michigan Special Education law/requirements Provide Social Work services as indicated on each student’s IEP Collect, record and report data relative to student performance Conduct required formal and informal evaluations to measure students’ progress Collaborate in the development of METS,, IEPs, Fab/BIPs and other special education paperwork Comply with state and district policy on the use of seclusion and restraint Maintain strict level ofconfidentialityat all times District Comply with all district procedures Participate in building Students Intervention Teams and processes (SIT) Support the ongoing improvement of a unified Multi -Tiered System of Supports Engage in crisis prevention and intervention services Participate in area meetings with the Special Education Director as required Participate in building meetings as directed by the Special Education Supervisor and building principal. Complete Medicaid documentation Student Support Utilize a variety of research-based intervention strategies, continually assessing students’ response to intervention and make modifications as needed to ensure all children are successful Intervene directly with students and families through individual counseling, support groups, and skills training Develop age appropriate lesson plans that reflect individual student goals and group needs Provide home-based activities when appropriate Evaluate and order instructional materials needed to provide quality programming Serve as a member of interdisciplinary teams to address needs of at-risk students and to serve the needs of students with disabilities through the special education assessment, eligibility, and placement process Provide support in the development of Positive Behavior Support Plans Conference with parents and classroom teachers Provide leadership and consultant services to the district’s professional staff on matters pertaining to educating special education students Assist parents in identifying community resources Work cooperatively with community agencies involved with students and families Conduct initial and reevaluations of students suspected of having an Emotional Impairment or Autism Assist in the screening process of all students referred for ADD/ADHD Prepare professional written multidisciplinary evaluation reports that shall include information needed to determine eligibility and educational data which identifies the student's current level of educational performance that informs recommendations. Provide support for students in crisis. Other Stay informed about the field by participating in professional development opportunities including attending seminars, reading professional publications, and participating in field list-serves Support School improvement plans Perform other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director or the Building Principal Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to communicate with others and clearly understand normal conversations in person and on the telephone. Employee may be required to perform extensive work at a computer display terminal. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job. Starting Date ASAP Work Days/Hours Full time, in-person, follows school calendar Salary/Compensation per MEA Contract #J-18808-Ljbffr Sylvania