Social Worker at Metro Charter Academy 2026-27 School Year
National Heritage Academies
Location
Romulus, Michigan
Quick overview
The role involves providing mandated group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support for special education students, monitoring IEP goals, and conducting psychosocial and functional behavior assessments. Responsibilities also include developing behavior intervention plans, consulting with staff on behavioral issues, providing crisis intervention, and maintaining clinical records.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a master's degree in social work and possess a valid social work license in the state of application, with specific state approval required for school social workers in Michigan. Knowledge of special education procedures and experience with at-risk students are preferred qualifications.
Job description
School Information
Located in Romulus, MI, Metro Charter Academy opened in 2000 and serves students K-8. At Metro, you can connect passion with purpose.
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Why Choose Metro Charter Academy
Outperformed the district on the state test for 14 years. Starting pay above market rates. Competitive benefits. Recognized as a Metro Detroit Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. Best in class curriculum, instruction tools, & resources. Personalized development and coaching.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs, as well as progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services and participate in student IEP meetings. Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, as well as monitor the students’ responses to the interventions identified. Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to general and special education teachers. Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services. Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate the results to all team members in parent-friendly language Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services. Establish relationships with both students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning. Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process and collaborate with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning. Provide crisis intervention services. Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.
Qualifications
Hold a master's degree in social work. Hold a valid SSW license issued by the LARA (including limited license) and MDE. Candidates for positions in Michigan must have state approval as a school social worker. Knowledge of special education processes and procedures is preferred. Candidates with experience working with at-risk students is preferred if applicable to the school.
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