MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters Degree in social work
Michigan approval in school social work
Social Work Registration; Michigan or National Certification through NASW – ACSW
Experience with special populations, behavioral intervention strategies and positive behavior support systems
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board or Director may find appropriate and acceptable
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide behavior, social, and emotional intervention and services to students with disabilities that support progress in the educational setting.
Implement data driven prevention and intervention systems to support both students and staff in the education setting.
Provide special education services mandated by the State of Michigan requiring school social work evaluation.
Provide consultation to teachers, administrators, and other professionals, in implementing procedures related to the educational, social, and emotional needs of students.
Ability to conduct social/emotional system needs assessments and advocate for student needs based on the results.
Provide special education services including comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, report writing, interpreting and presenting results at IEP meetings, and goal writing.
Provide consultation and coaching to support teachers, parents, and administrators regarding students identified with social/emotional/behavioral challenges impeding their participation in the learning environment.
Lead, draft and support the formulation of Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, and positive behavior supports at the building level.
Provide consultation and coaching to support the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans in the classroom and educational setting.
Collect Data on PBS systems and BIP plans to document progress or revise plans for student success.
Participate in SAT meetings, Child Study, Eligibility and Special Education related meetings.
Participate in the county-wide School Social Work Group
Serve as liaison with outside agencies such as Community Mental Health, DHS, Juvenile Court, and the Truancy Officer.
Completes all work assignments and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.
Provide crisis intervention services as appropriate and as requested by administration.
Adheres to established regulations, policies, rules, and laws.
Manage caseload IEP goals and objectives by collaborating with staff, parent/community services and program management.
All other duties to be assigned by the Director of Special Education, Superintendent and Board of Education as they see appropriate.