Special Education Social Worker

Special Education Social Worker

Comstock Elementary School

Salary: Dependent on years of school social worker experience and certification. Salary starting at $49,044. Eligible school for Teacher Loan Forgiveness Merit Pay, Sick Day Buyback Program, and Tuition Reimbursement per CEA Contract.

Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Certification

School Social Worker Certificate or Registration, required. Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement, preferred.

Qualifications

Effectively demonstrates facilitation skills, leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, students, and staff. Experience and/or training in utilizing academic interventions and supporting students who have IEP's. Extensive experience working with youth, families, and community organizations. Experience in the development and facilitation of professional development. Experience working in a multicultural environment supporting anti-bias and anti-racist practices. Experience supporting restorative practices.

Responsibilities

Coordinate student culture processes including Restorative Practices, PBIS, and Leader In Me. Coordinate IEP plans. Conduct social-emotional, adaptive behavior, and developmental assessments as part of special education eligibility evaluations. Complete social/developmental histories through parent/guardian interviews. Observe students in classroom, lunchroom, and other school settings to inform eligibility and programming decisions. Contribute social work data to Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) reports. Participate as a required or invited member of IEP teams. Write measurable social-emotional and behavioral goals and track progress. Recommend and provide related services (individual/group service minutes) as specified in IEPs. Ensure services align with state and federal special education law (IDEA, state regulations) and timelines. Provide individual and group services to students with disabilities to address social skills, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and coping strategies. Support crisis intervention and de-escalation for students with significant behavioral or emotional needs. Facilitate transition planning support (school-to-school, grade-to-grade, or post-secondary) for students with IEPs. Deliver social skills instruction aligned to IEP goals (individually or in small groups). Assist in developing Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Collaborate with teachers on classroom-based behavior supports and de-escalation strategies. Monitor and document behavioral progress data for IEP review. Support students with chronic discipline issues; monitor and identify attendance issues; meet with parents to help rectify these issues. Seek outside counseling support for students and families. Additional duties as assigned.

Perform "Essential Job Functions" as specified.

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