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School Social Worker at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies·Plymouth, Michigan

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

The School Social Worker will provide individual and group counseling, support special education IEP requirements, and conduct behavioral and psychosocial assessments. They will also collaborate with staff and parents to implement interventions and provide crisis support to students.

School Information

Located in Plymouth, MI, Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy opened in 2012 and serves students Young5-8. At Plymouth Scholars, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/plymouth-scholars-charter-academy/en].

Why Choose Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

Consistently outperforming local districts academically.

Strong leadership team driving success.

Recognized for parent satisfaction, culture, and safety.

Prioritizing relationships as the foundation of our educational approach.

World class professional development and instructional materials.

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
  • 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.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and a valid Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license. Additionally, a School Social Work Full Approval or Provisional/Professional School Social Worker Certificate issued by the Michigan Online Educator Certification System is required.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Counseling
  • Collaboration
  • Progress monitoring
  • Crisis intervention
  • Clinical documentation
  • Psychosocial assessments
  • Behavior intervention plans
  • Special education
  • Community resource referral
  • Student advocacy
  • Functional behavior assessments
  • Risk assessments
  • IEP management
  • Staff consultation

Benefits

  • Professional development
  • Instructional materials

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Plymouth, Michigan
Posted
Aug 11, 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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Michigan school social work roles stay specialized

School social worker openings in Michigan typically reflect steady demand for licensed support staff who can help students with attendance, behavior, and family needs. This role is competitive because it requires an MSW, a valid LMSW, and Michigan school social work certification, so candidates should verify their credentials and school-specific approval before applying. Job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you time when comparing roles; review the listed professional development and instructional materials to see how they fit your goals.

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