School Social Worker

Position Type:
Certified Student Support Services/Social Worker

Date Posted:
2/4/2026

Location:
Multiple Locations

District:
School District of the City of Pontiac


The Social Worker provides social services and instructional assistance to improve the social

and psychological functioning of students identified as functioning at a higher risk or with

the greatest potential for academic failure. The Social Worker is to provide additional

support services for youth and families beyond the scope and sequence of regular social

work services respective to the students' needs. The Social Worker will assist identified

students by helping them cope with and resolve issues in their everyday lives, such as family

and personal problems and dealing with relationships. The Social Worker will provide

service to clients who face a disability, life-threatening disease, social problems, court and

probationary issues, teen pregnancy, and single parenting issues such as inadequate

housing, or substance abuse as well as assist students who have serious domestic conflicts,

sometimes involving child or spousal abuse. Additionally, they will conduct research,

advocate for improved services, or become involved in planning or academic mentorship

and monitoring of students.

Attachment(s):

• School Social Worker SpEd JD 2.4.26.docx.pdf