School Social Worker

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Social Worker

Date Posted:
8/10/2026

Location:
IES Schools

Date Available:
08/17/2026
Innovative Education Services (IES) is a West Michigan-based nonprofit educational management organization supporting a family of public charter schools. We are seeking a compassionate, student-centered School Social Worker to support students across iCademy Global, Innocademy Zeeland, and Innocademy Allegan Campus .

Our schools serve students in both virtual and in-person learning environments, and this position will work across all three schools to support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral success. The School Social Worker will partner closely with students, families, teachers, administrators, and outside providers to reduce barriers to learning and help students stay engaged and successful in school.

This position requires someone who is proactive, organized, relational, flexible, and comfortable supporting students and families in both virtual and in-person settings.

Responsibilities:

• Provide social work services that support student well-being, engagement, attendance, and academic success
• Identify barriers to learning and help develop appropriate supports and interventions
• Conduct student needs assessments, risk assessments, and social developmental histories as appropriate
• Provide short-term counseling, check-ins, and supportive interventions for students
• Support students and families with attendance, behavior, mental health concerns, family stressors, and community resource connections
• Collaborate with staff through MTSS, Section 504, IEP, and student support processes as appropriate
• Assist with behavior intervention planning and crisis response
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation and service records
• Build strong, positive relationships with students and caregivers
• Participate in school teams, professional learning, and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work required
• Must hold valid Michigan School Social Worker approval or credential authorizing service as a School Social Worker in a school setting
• Experience working with school-aged children and families preferred
• Experience in a K 12 school setting preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Comfortable using technology and virtual communication platforms

Work Environment:

• This is a full-time, exempt, school-year position for the 2026 27 school year serving iCademy Global, Innocademy Zeeland, and Innocademy Allegan Campus.

The position follows a blended schedule supporting both virtual and in-person school environments:

• Thursday: Virtual/remote
• Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: On-site
• Friday: Half-day on-site / half-day virtual

The School Social Worker will travel between school locations based on student and program needs. Additional on-site attendance may be required for state testing, student orientations, meetings, crisis response, and other required school events.

Reliable transportation between school locations, reliable internet access, and an appropriate home workspace are required.

Position Details:

• Full-time, exempt. School-year position
• 26-27 School Year
• Balanced Calendar (

Schedule:

• Hyrbid: Tuesday & Thursday Full Days Friday Half Day
• Onsite: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Half Day

Innovative Education Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Duties may change at any time based on organizational needs.

Management Company:

Innovative Education Services (IES), a non-profit management company.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• School Social Work License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Zeeland, MI 49464