Middle School Social Worker

Position Type: Certified Student Support Services/ Social Worker

Position: School Social Worker - 1.0 Position

Location: Clarenceville Middle School

Schedule: 2026-2027 School Year

Salary: Per the CEA Agreement

Posting Date: May, 2026

Deadline: Until Filled

About Clarenceville

The Clarenceville School District is located in the metropolitan Detroit suburbs, serving students in Livonia, Farmington and Redford and also surrounding communities through schools of choice. It is centrally located within a half hour of Downtown Detroit, Metro Airport, Ann Arbor and an hour from Lansing. It is located in a desirable community and is known for its welcoming feel due to its small size.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with eligibility for temporary or full approval as School Social Worker in Michigan (pending one year of satisfactory work performance) with experience serving students with a variety of disabilities.

Preferred

• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with a focus on student social-emotional learning
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective practices for working with students of all ability levels
• Knowledge of RULER SEL Curriculum
• Understanding of systems of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
• Experience facilitating the IEP process
• Knowledge and use of Positive Behavioral Supports
• Trained in, or willing to be trained in non-violent crisis intervention

Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide an educational program that meets the educational needs of each student in the teacher's area of responsibility
• Provide instruction consistent with District and school expectations and which meets the educational needs of all students assigned to the teacher
• Communicate with students, parents, administrators and other staff members in a manner which is consistent with District and school expectations
• The ability to independently and accurately implement the requirements of IDEA and Michigan's Special Education Rules, including the MET/IEPT process, timelines, and eligibility criteria, as well as the requirements of Section 504
• Skill in assessment and the ability to use this skill to participate in differential diagnosis of disabilities, as well as solid clinical skills which include the ability to provide personalized interventions, based on sound clinical judgment, in individual and group situations
• Skill in a variety of flexible behavior management strategies appropriate for use with students with a variety of disabilities
• Provide leadership in functional behavioral assessment and the development of individual behavior support plans
• Ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team
• Effective collaboration with parents, educational staff and community agencies to coordinate programs and services for students and families
• Strong diagnostic skills and experience participating in the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team process
• Conduct home visits as appropriate
• Maintain accurate and confidential records
• Function as a collaborative and contributing team member within the Clarenceville School District Auxiliary staff
• Participate in professional development opportunities and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning.
• Communicate student progress and development with parents and staff in a timely fashion
• Create a caring and nurturing learning environment that allows for emotional and social growth for all learners
• Establishes a cooperative relationship with all students
• Takes direction from the building and District administration
• Contributes and participates in efforts related to school and district goals
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance
• Other duties as assigned by the administration

Internal Candidates:

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