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Special Education Social Worker at Westfield Preparatory High School

National Heritage Academies·Redford Township, Michigan

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 14 days ago
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About the role

The social worker will provide individual and group counseling to special and general education students while monitoring IEP goals and behavior intervention plans. They will also conduct psychosocial and risk assessments, facilitate community resource referrals, and provide crisis intervention services.

School Information

Located in Redford Charter Township, MI, Westfield Preparatory High School opened in 2019 and serves 880+ students in 7th-12th grade. At Westfield Prep, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Westfield Preparatory High School click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/westfield-preparatory-high-school/en].

Why Choose Westfield Preparatory High School

Starting pay above market scales.

Supported by an experienced leadership team.

Access to best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.

Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.

Offers behavioral support for teachers and students.

Personalized development and coaching opportunities.

Inspire students to think creatively and apply critical-thinking skills to solve problems.

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 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

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credential issued by LARA. Additionally, School Social Work Full Approval or a Professional School Social Worker Certificate from MOECS is required.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Progress monitoring
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Crisis intervention
  • IEP meetings
  • Psychosocial assessments
  • Behavior intervention plans
  • Special education
  • Clinical record keeping
  • Community resource referral
  • Student advocacy
  • Functional behavior assessments
  • Risk assessments
  • Staff consultation

Benefits

  • Personalized development and coaching opportunities
  • Behavioral support for teachers and students
  • Advanced instructional tools and resources
  • Access to best-in-class curriculum

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Redford Township, Michigan
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Application
Employer website
NH

Hiring organization

National Heritage Academies

National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with community groups to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, today NHA partners with over 100 schools in nine states, serving more than 60,000 students K-12. NHA’s system of schools is designed to eliminate the...

Salary listed on 148 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Market context

Michigan school social work roles stay competitive

In Michigan, Special Education Social Worker roles are typically in steady demand because schools need staff who can support students’ behavioral, emotional, and academic needs while coordinating with educators and families. These positions are competitive because they require an MSW, an LMSW from LARA, and School Social Work Full Approval or a Professional School Social Worker Certificate from MOECS. If you are considering applying, confirm your credential status first and review how the role’s behavioral support, coaching, and instructional resources align with your experience. Job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you time when comparing openings.

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