National Heritage Academies·Muskegon Charter Township, Michigan
The role involves providing group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students according to IEPs, while also developing and monitoring behavior intervention plans for both general and special education students. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial and functional behavior assessments, maintaining clinical records, and providing crisis intervention services.
Located in Muskegon, MI, Timberland Charter Academy opened in 1998 and serves students Young 5-8. At Timberland, you can connect passion with purpose.
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Competitive compensation package and benefits. Comprehensive social and behavioral student support. Top-tier curriculum, instructional tools, and resources. Tailored professional development and coaching. Secure learning environment. Supportive and consistent administrative team. We are open to considering qualified Speech-Language Pathologists as either employees or independent contractors.
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.
Hold a master's degree in social work; exceptions apply in North Carolina and Ohio Hold a valid social work license issued in the state you are applying for. 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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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
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 Michigan positions. Knowledge of special education processes and experience working with at-risk students are preferred qualifications.
Market context
Michigan school social worker roles are typically driven by student mental health, attendance, and special education support needs. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a master’s degree, a valid Michigan social work license, and familiarity with special education processes and at-risk students. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Michigan approval status before applying.