School Social Worker - Grandville, MI

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Job Description

Step into a rewarding contract position supporting middle school students as a long-term substitute social worker for the 2026-2027 academic year. This full-time role is dedicated to providing essential social-emotional and behavioral supports within a collaborative educational environment. Youll work onsite with a caseload of 19 general and special education students, primarily supporting autism and MoCI programs for grades 6-8, while fostering a proactive approach to mental health and well-being.

Key Qualifications:

• Masters in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
• Current Michigan SSW certificate; LLMSW with SSW cert considered, fully licensed preferred
• Experience with students with autism and cognitive impairments preferred
• Working knowledge of school-based social-emotional learning and proactive behavior support
• Familiarity with Ukeru and/or CPI training advantageous
• Strong communication skills and an ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Deep understanding of maintaining compliance with federal, state, and district policies, including documentation, confidentiality, and reporting

Core Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct and consult services to general and special education students
• Support the implementation of social-emotional learning curriculum school-wide
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized support plans and positive behavior interventions
• Maintain timely, accurate records following Michigan special education guidelines
• Collaboration with teachers, administrators, counselors, and student support teams
• Participate in threat assessments, crisis response, and child study team meetings
• Provide Medicaid billing for eligible students mental health services
• Foster inclusion and positive behavioral outcomes for students with diverse needs

The schedule mirrors that of the teaching staff, approximately 7:05 am 2:20 pm, with opportunities to attend professional development days. Take this chance to make a positive impact with a dedicated educational community and help students thrive.

Ready to make a difference for Michigan students? Apply now and bring your expertise to a meaningful and impactful setting!