School Social Worker/Counselor – Elementary School

Deadline: December 27, 2024
District/Organization: Saginaw Township Community Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Compensation starts at $44,037 (Bachelor’s Degree, no previous teaching experience); $51,537 (Master Degree, no previous teaching experience).

Position Details

DISTRICT OVERVIEW
Saginaw Township Schools is located in a multi-cultural and vibrant community in mid-Michigan. We are proud to have ‘National School to Watch’ and ‘Blue Ribbon Award’ winning schools.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Arrowwood Elementary School is seeking a full-time School Social Worker/Counselor to provide support and counseling services to students, families, and staff. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a school setting and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.The School Social Worker provides social and emotional support services for students to enhance student learning. These services are not in conjunction with an IEP.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Provide individual and group counseling services to students
– Collaborate with teachers and staff to identify and address student needs
– Conduct assessments and develop intervention plans for students with social, emotional, and behavioral issues
– Provide crisis intervention and support to students and families
– Facilitate parent education and support groups
– Assist in the development and implementation of school-wide positive behavior interventions and supports
– Maintain accurate and confidential records of student progress and services provided
– Participate in school-based and district-level meetings and professional development opportunities

REQUIREMENTS:
– Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field
– State licensure or certification as a Social Worker or Counselor
– Experience working in a school setting preferred
– Knowledge of child development, behavior management, and counseling techniques
– Ability to work collaboratively with staff, families, and community partners
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills
– Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards of the profession.
– Other duties as assigned
– Regular, in-person attendance is required

COMPENSATION:
Compensation starts at $44,037 (Bachelor’s Degree, no previous teaching experience); $51,537 (Master Degree, no previous teaching experience).
The parties are currently negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement to be effective for the 2024-2025 school year and beyond.
Standard school employee benefits.

Pursuant to Public Act 68 of 1993 and Public Act 83 of 1995, selected new employees shall submit to fingerprints and a criminal background check at the employee’s expense.

It is the policy of the Board of Education that the District will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, handicap or disability. The District shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination including, but not limited to, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d. et seq.; and 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e, et seq.; The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1210, et seq.; The Handicappers’ Civil Rights Act, MCL §§ 37.1101, et seq.; and The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, MCL §§ 37.2101, et seq.; Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29U.S.C. §§ 621, et seq. Inquiries or complaints by applicants or employees related to discrimination should be directed to:

Director of Human Resources/Labor Relations
Saginaw Township Community Schools
3465 N. Center Rd P.O. Box 6278
Saginaw, MI 48603
TELEPHONE: (989) 797-1800
FAX: (989) 797-1801
www.stcs.org

E-mail: donotreply@stcs.org