School Social Worker

School Social WorkerLocation: West ElementaryEmployment Term: Full TimeReports To: Associate Superintendent of Student ServicesApplicants: Holland Public Schools encourages applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.Primary Job Goal: Provide individual and group therapeutic support services. Conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine special education eligibility and related programs and services. Work collaboratively with teaching and diagnostic staff members to coordinate service provision. Conduct, create, and manage positive behavioral support plans and interventions. Participate in Child Study and other student centered processes that relate to behavior and social-emotional well being.Responsibilities:Conduct functional, social-emotional, and behavioral assessments as part of the special education evaluation process.Provide individual and group counseling to students with IEP goals in social-emotional or behavioral domains.Implement evidence-based interventions to support students' self-regulation, coping skills, peer relationships, and overall mental health.Support crisis intervention and safety planning when students experience emotional or behavioral crises.Participate in IEP meetings as a qualified provider; contribute to Present Level of Academic and Functional Performance (PLAAFP), goals, and service recommendations.Write legally compliant documentation including IEP goals, progress reports, evaluations, and Medicaid billing (when applicable).Conduct re-evaluations and assist with eligibility determinations under categories such as Emotional Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or Other Health Impairment.Consult with teachers, administrators, and related service providers to support positive behavior practices and classroom accommodations.Serve as a liaison between home and school to enhance communication, family engagement, and student success.Collaborate with community mental health agencies, medical providers, and other social service organizations to coordinate care.Assist with development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), including the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA).Support school-wide or small-group social-emotional learning initiatives.Participate in MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) problem-solving teams to provide expertise on behavior and mental health interventions.Help families understand special education processes, rights, and available resources.Advocate for student well-being, equity, and access to appropriate services.Qualifications:Required: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW). Licensure: LLMSW or LMSW (depending on state requirements). Approval or certification as a School Social Worker (varies by state). Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, and Special Education compliance.Preferred: Experience working with students with disabilities (e.g., autism, emotional and cognitive impairments, ADHD, learning disabilities, etc.). Training in trauma-informed practices, restorative practices, and/or PBIS. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Expertise in assessment and data-based decision making Strong understanding of child development and mental health Ability to build trusting relationships with diverse students and families Crisis response and de-escalation skills (Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Systems (TCIS) or other like intervention training) Cultural humility and commitment to equity. Collaboration within interdisciplinary teamsMethod of Application: All candidates should apply online at HPS Board Policy, the following information is provided to all new employees: The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district. Holland Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, disability, or limited English proficiency in any of its programs or activities. Inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies should be directed to: The Deputy Director of Human Resources, Holland Public Schools, 320 West 24th Street, Holland, MI 49423 View phone number on click.appcast.io.