School Social Worker

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RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director of Special Education and/or Supervisor of Special Education.
 
SUMMARY OF POSITION:  The School Social Worker provides direct and/or indirect social work services to students with IEPs (meets eligibility for special education programs/services).  Direct service, as identified in the IEP, will vary in form, length, intensity, and methodology depending upon the students’ identified needs.  Indirect service will consist of serving as a liaison, consultant, and advocate on behalf of the student, family, and/or school.  The School Social Worker may assist teachers, principals, counselors, and parents in understanding and treating the social and emotional behavior of students in special education or those suspected of having a disability.  School Social Workers are a crucial member of the behavior intervention planning team.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assessment/Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team Responsibilities

• The School Social Worker participates with the Multidisciplinary Evaluation of students suspected of having a disability, as required by law or as identified in the Evaluation Review process.
• Assist with the coordination of referrals, and pre-referral consultations.
• Explain parental rights as part of the referral process.
• Review the contents of the Parent Handbook with parents/guardians.
• Secure parental permission (consent) to test students suspected of being a student with a disability.
• Gather developmental data and write a social history with parental input.
• Observe students suspected of being emotionally impaired in various settings.
• Assist with the initial and re-evaluation process as specified in rule.
• Assist in completion of Functional Behavioral Assessments as per operational procedure.
• Assist in the development of Behavioral Intervention Plans.

 
Counseling

• Help special education students who are experiencing adjustment problems, by providing direct therapy as written in the IEP or by referring them to a community agency.
• Attend IEP Team meetings as necessary for special education students needing and/or receiving services.
• Utilize resources found in the school and the community to meet the needs of special education students.
• Work with parents who need assistance in understanding child growth and child management techniques.
• Share with the school staff knowledge of child growth and development and principals of human behavior as they affect the child in the school setting.
• Help classroom teachers, administrators, counselors, and parents understand and plan for the social-emotional problems that special education students’ experience.
• Assist in conducting in-service training programs for parents, teachers, and/or administrators on request.
• Serve as a liaison to community agencies.
• Provide crisis intervention on behalf of special education students.

 
Reports and Records

• Complete necessary and appropriate reports.
• Write goals and instructional objectives for all students receiving direct service.
• Complete and/or assist in the completion of student progress reports.
• Maintain appropriate and orderly student files.

 
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out Primary Caseload Provider responsibilities for students where the SSW is identified as the only service provider.
• To use proper phone etiquette at all times.
• Other duties as requested by Director.
• Maintain professional competency by attending staff meetings, conferences, workshops, and participating in professional organizations.
• Willingness to learn and utilize basic keyboarding, computer skills.
• Willingness to receive additional training to improve job skills.
• Participate in the District Planning Process and Work Teams.

 
MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meet the State Special Education requirements to be a School Social Worker as listed in Rule 340.1012.
• Masters of Social Work (MSW) and be willing to enroll in a School Social Work program at hire.
• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrate skills to work effectively with staff, school administrators, and outside agencies in the delivery of special education services.
• Demonstrate the ability to work successfully with students, parents, staff, community, and advocacy groups.
• Demonstrate the ability to function in a total organizational context.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable transportation.

 
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE:  As per Saginaw Intermediate School District's teacher contract. 


APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Applicants must complete and submit an online Saginaw Intermediate School District application.  Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/sisdcc/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=3698
Click on the “Apply” link next to the Job ID number.  In addition to the online application, applicants are required to submit electronically a cover letter, resume, at least three (3) letters of recommendation, and copies of transcripts.
 
Frontline Job ID:  3698