School Social Worker at Walker Charter Academy School Year

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School Information:

Located in Walker, MI, Walker Charter Academy opened in 1997 and serves students Young 5-8. At Walker, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Walker Charter Academy:

• Outperforming the District for 14 Years.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Effective leadership driving successful outcomes.
• Encourages growth in content and leadership skills within a nurturing environment.
• Assigned deans provide consistent coaching and support to every teacher.
• Fully developed curriculum provided.
• Strong parental involvement.
• Fosters a culture of positivity, care, and engagement, creating a highly sought-after community!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs, as well as progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services and participate in student IEP meetings.
• Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, as well as monitor the students' responses to the interventions identified.
• Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to general and special education teachers.
• Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate the results to all team members in parent-friendly language
• Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services.
• Establish relationships with both students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning.
• Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success
• Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process and collaborate with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.

Qualifications:

• Hold a master's degree in social work.
• SSW license issued by the LARA (including limited license) and MDE.
• Candidates for positions in Michigan must have state approval as a school social worker.
• Knowledge of special education processes and procedures is preferred.
• Candidates with experience working with at-risk students is preferred if applicable to the school.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.