School Social Worker

School Social Worker Responsible for providing evaluation services to students suspected of having a disability and/or students eligible for special education services. Will provide services, either directly or indirectly, to identified students with disabilities as determined by the IEP Team. Other duties may be assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide supportive, diagnostic and consultative service to students, teachers, administrators and parents/guardians/families of students with social, emotional and academic difficulties. Complete and present a written evaluation report to parents/guardians and the local educational agency within required timelines. Participate in the development and implementation of preventative mental health methods/techniques/programs based upon students needs and present level of performance. Assist in the development and implementation of measurable IEP goals and objectives. Facilitate, in conjunction with the LEA staff, the development of positive behavior interventions and behavior intervention plans. Provide staff development and parent/guardian training. Participate in IEPT, MET and other meetings as appropriate. Consult with other personnel including teachers, principals, other ancillary staff and parent/guardian to evaluate program effectiveness. Establish and maintain appropriate records, reports and procedures including, but not limited to, lesson plans, behavioral data and student progress on IEP goals/objectives. Travel to meet job requirements. Conduct parent/teacher conferences as appropriate. Communicate with mental health/child services or other agencies to coordinate services. Provide prereferral consultation. Use various software packages for communication and documentation purposes. Maintain regular consistent attendance and punctuality. Maintain a professional personal appearance. Adhere to district health and safety procedures. Adhere to Board Policies. Maintain confidentiality. Education and/or Experience Must meet Michigan Department of Education requirements for full/temporary approval as a School Social Worker and possess a license from the Department of Community Health OR a licensed Michigan social worker willing to obtain School Social Work approval through completion of school social work coursework leading to issuance of an SSW-310 form (pursuant to MDE Administrative Rule Waiver for SSW under MARSE Rule 340.1799f). Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Licensed Social Worker and full/temp School Social Worker Approval. EEO Notice It is the policy of the Calhoun Intermediate School District to provide an equal opportunity for all individuals and not to discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, marital status or age in its programs, services, activities or employment. With respect to employment, the District does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information. Contact for inquiries regarding the district’s nondiscrimination policies: Jessica Clothier Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Calhoun Intermediate School District 17111 G Drive North Marshall, MI 49068 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Complaint/Grievance Procedure Notice I. Any person believing that the Calhoun Intermediate School District or any of the District’s staff has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of non-discrimination laws or district non-discrimination policies may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance to the district’s Civil Rights Coordinator. II. The person who believes s/he has a valid basis for grievance shall discuss the grievance informally and on a verbal basis with the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator, who shall in turn investigate the complaint and reply with verbal answer to the complainant. S/He may initiate formal procedures according to the following steps: Step 1: A written statement of the grievance signed by the complainant shall be submitted to the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator within five (5) business days of receipt of answers to the informal complaint. The Coordinator shall further investigate the matters of grievance and reply in writing to the complainant within five (5) business days. Step 2: If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision of the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator, s/he may submit a signed statement of appeal to the Superintendent of Schools within five (5) business days after receipt of the Coordinator’s response. The Superintendent shall meet with all parties involved, formulate a conclusion and respond in writing to the complainant within ten (10) business days. Step 3: If the complainant remains unsatisfied, s/he may appeal through a signed written statement to the Board of Education within five (5) business days of his/her receipt of the Superintendent’s response in step two. In an attempt to resolve the grievance, the Board of Education shall meet with the concerned parties and their representative within twenty (20) business days of the receipt of such an appeal. A copy of the Board’s disposition of the appeal shall be sent to each concerned party within ten (10) business days of this meeting. The District’s Coordinator, on request, will provide a copy of the District’s grievance procedure and investigate all complaints in accordance with this procedure. A copy of each of the Acts and the regulations on which this notice is based may be found in the District Coordinator’s office. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sylvania