Position: Elementary School Social Worker

Date Posted: 04/29/2024

Building/Dept: Districtwide

JOB ID: 30257

Salary: Based on the GBEA Master Contract

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• A Master's Degree in Social Work and Full State Approval. 
• Previous experience with child/adolescent group counseling, disabled students, their related educational needs, and IEPT mandates. 
• Demonstrated ability in oral and written communications. 
• Demonstrate initiative and understanding in working with students, staff, and parents/guardians. 
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with procedures with minimum direction. 
• Demonstrate effective time management skills to meet duties with minimum direction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The School Social Worker assists GBCS in providing an emotionally stable environment for all its students and staff. They are mandated by the State of Michigan to provide evaluative expertise for students who are suspected of having an Emotional Impairment and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder. 

Additionally, the School Social Worker provides support, guidance, and directions to parents of students in conflict. The School Social Worker assists teachers and staff to work effectively with special needs students, in both special and general education.

The Social Worker brings to the educational institution knowledge and understanding of the systems that impact the individual and family. The knowledge offered will aid the educational system in diagnosing problems and offering direction to solve those problems. This requires a knowledge of diagnostic procedures and eligibility categories, the educational process, the ability to service staff and students, and knowledge of systems outside education to assist the student, family, and community.

• Conduct evaluations of students suspected of being Emotionally Impaired and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Provide a written report to MET. Provide written reports as part of the multi-disciplinary team (MET) meetings and Individualized Educational Planning Team meetings (IEPT) per department procedures. 
• Conduct three-year re-evaluations of students with Emotional Impairment and provide written reports to MET. Provide written statement for three-year re-evaluation of students on caseload with disabilities other than Emotionally Impaired (i.e. POHI, LD, etc). 
•  Maintain timelines according to IDEA, Michigan Special Education Administrative Rules, and the district. 
• Keep appropriate records on all students on a Social Work caseload. 
• Attend MET meetings and IEPT’s student staffing, parent meetings, Diagnostic Team meetings, Child Study Teams, Consultation, Needs Assessment, LSIP, and staff meetings. 
• Work individually or in small groups with students, teachers, or administrators. 
• Work with parents toward improving home situations that may affect behavior, attendance, or interest in school. 
• Work cooperatively with other special education staff members to help determine eligibility for programs and services. 
• Act to mobilize programs in the school or community affecting students or services to them. Coordinate services provided to students by school personnel and community agencies. 
• Consult with staff and administration regarding such issues as student programming, Behavior Improvement Plans, Functional Behavior Assessments, main-streaming, inclusion, interventions, and all other areas associated with effective quality program design and delivery. 
• Additional duties as determined or assigned by the Director of Special Education. 
• The ability to work cooperatively with other Diagnostic staff (Psychologists, Speech Therapists, Special Education Teachers.

• Nondiscrimination: The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The board-appointed coordinator for all concerns and complaints for issues relating to Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Deputy Superintendent or Director of Personnel, Administration Building, 11920 S. Saginaw • Grand Blanc, MI 48439, 810-591-6001, www.gbcs.org