What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker (.5 FTE) position at William C Abney Academy?
The William C. Abney Academy – located at 1435 E Fulton Street (just east of Downtown Grand Rapids across the street from Aquinas College) – is looking for a passionate, driven team member for the 2024-25 school year!
The Academy – a safe, fun, and nurturing operation dating back to 1988 (via Grand Valley State University charter) – is a tuition-free, public school for K-6th Grade students. “The Abney Way” of education demands excellence in reading, mathematics, and higher-level creative thinking in all social and academic areas.
For more information about the school – not for the actual application - applicants are encouraged to visit the institution’s website… https://www.thewcaa.org. The William C. Abney Academy – where world-class learning takes place!
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Primary Duties
- Conducts assessments and evaluations in accordance with family and student rights.
- Uses assessment results to identify needs that affect student learning.
- Provides social work counseling to students and parents.
- Evaluates transcripts; participates, as requested, in planning, implementation and follow-up phases of proficiency testing.
- Participates in the Child Study Process and Individual Education Program ("IEP") process as required.
- Makes referral to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-up.
- Serves as a liaison between school, family, and community resources.
- Serves as a source of information regarding community resources.
- Participates in case conferences involving cooperation with other pupil personnel workers, school personnel, and community agencies.
- Acts as a consultant to resolve problems concerning issuance of credits.
- Works with students on an individual basis in seeking solutions to personal problems related to such areas as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.
- Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions of success.
- Conforms to the National Association of Social Work (NASW) Code of Ethics, and Standards for School Social Work practice.
- Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.
- Maintains and administers the student records system according to the Academy, state, and federal regulations and protects the system's confidentiality.
- Participates in appropriate professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
- Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the School Leader.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work
- Temporary approval as a school social worker
Preferred Qualification
- Previous experience working in a school setting
- Experience with Title I school
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $22,000.00 per year
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22,000
