Social Worker at Ridge Park Charter Academy 2026-27 School Year
National Heritage Academies
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Quick overview
Provide individual and group counseling to students while managing IEP goals and behavior intervention plans. Conduct psychosocial and risk assessments and collaborate with staff and parents to support student learning and well-being.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and a valid Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license. Additionally, a School Social Work certificate from the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) is required.
Job description
School Information
Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Ridge Park Charter Academy opened in 1998 and serves students Young5-8. At Ridge Park, you can connect passion with purpose.
To learn more about Ridge Park Charter Academy click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/ridge-park-charter-academy/en/].
Why Choose Ridge Park Charter Academy
- Diverse student body from 50+ countries.
- Competitive starting pay.
- Best in class curriculum, instructional tools and resources.
- Consistent outperformance on M-STEP.
- Outperforming the District for 14 Years.
- Experienced and supportive leadership.
- Multiple Eagle Awards for Achievement, Satisfaction, and Safety.
- Safe learning environment conducive for learning.
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
- Qualified candidates must hold valid licensure for the state they are working in.
- Michigan:
- MSW degree and
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and
- School Social Work Full Approval and/or Provisional/Professional School Social Worker Certificate issued in the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS)
Please click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/en/who-we-are] to find out more about our core values.
National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
Benefits
- Competitive Starting Pay