What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Social Worker position at Genesee Education Consultant Services, Inc.?

Position Type :

Student Support Services / Social Worker

Date Posted : 3 / 18 / 2024

Location :

Kensington Woods Kensington Woods Schools is looking for a part time School Social Worker for 6-12th grade. This position will service students with IEPs and also general education students.

A qualified candidate will possess :

Graduate degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
Eligible for state approval for school social work.
Demonstrated competence as a school-based social services counselor
Experience with supporting students with IEPs and associated compliance work
Strong collaboration skills

The School Social Worker will be expected to :

Support students through academic and social / emotional counseling

Be a partner with faculty and staff in supporting students' needs and developing a culture of high expectations and student success

Develop and implement academic and social / emotional interventions

Deliver direct or indirect services for students as written on IEP

Write and ensure students are working toward meeting their IEP goals

Coordinate with Special Services team

Attend and participate in IEP, staff, and professional development meetings

Effectively and consistently communicate with parents, students and staff regarding students

Work with students, parents, and staff in a compassionate and productive manner

There may be additional opportunities to :

Develop and run groups based on student needs / interests

Assist in the development of programs that help all students develop social emotional skills and support students' mental health.

Support students develop and pursue post-secondary plans

Kensington Woods is a small, personal, college-prep school for grades 6-12 in Livingston County, MI. Kensington Woods' approach is student centered where students are expected and encouraged to excel. The schedule supports project based learning, co-teaching, subject-area integration and staff professional development and collaborative planning. Students have an advisory class that focuses on character and academic skill development and also provides time for remediation, tutoring, extended learning, clubs and student leadership activities. The small size of the school results in an environment that is caring and open where students of all ages are comfortable and students and teachers develop strong relationships.

Staff at Kensington Woods work closely together. Each Friday allows time for faculty and staff to work together to plan projects, discuss data and appropriate responses to it, monitor and adjust curriculum, and attend to student needs with regard to the learning environment. Staff are encouraged to adopt leadership roles and to be innovative in their practice within a collegial and supportive environment. Faculty are provided with significant professional development that is supported by leadership. Kensington Woods is looking for faculty that possess the passion, knowledge, and skills and be able to demonstrate a track record of success, including the ability to effectively :

Encourage and empower students to take ownership of their education

Commit to and engage in the Kensington Woods mission and vision

Be a reflective practitioner, open to continuous learning

Commit to the mindset that every student has the ability to succeed

Empower students to be self-directed in establishing positive culture and climate

Engage in school improvement planning

Involve parents in setting learning goals and integrate parents into the learning processes

Actively engage in an organizational culture that relentlessly pursues excellence

Cultivate trust and respect with a diverse group of people

Work and plan collaboratively

Find new ways of doing things while still meeting high expectations

Find out more about Kensington Woods at our website, www.kwoods.org.

Staff at Kensington Woods qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and the Michigan Department of Education Student Loan Repayment Plan program.

In addition, Kensington Woods is a participant in the Michigan Department of Education Grow Your Own program where qualified candidates can have their educator preparation programs paid for by the school if they are working towards initial certification or additional endorsements in qualified programs.

Find out more about Kensington Woods at our website, www.kwoods.org.

Interested applicants should send resumes and cover letters attention to Principal Jessie Pratt.

Job Type : Part-time

Expected hours : 24 - 30 per week

Benefits :

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Grade levels :

10th grade

11th grade

12th grade

6th grade

7th grade

8th grade

9th grade

Schedule :

Monday to Friday

Work setting :

Charter school

In-person

Public school

School

Application Question(s) :

Have you met the qualifications to be certified in the State of Michigan as a School Social Worker?

Education :

Master's (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate :

Lakeland, MI 48143 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

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