School Social Worker
Clarenceville School District Job Posting
POSITION: School Social Worker- 1.0 Position
LOCATION: Clarenceville Middle School
SCHEDULE: School Year
SALARY: Per the CEA Agreement
ABOUT CLARENCEVILLE: The Clarenceville School District is located in the metropolitan Detroit suburbs, serving students in Livonia, Farmington and Redford and also surrounding communities through schools of choice. It is centrally located within a half hour of Downtown Detroit, Metro Airport, Ann Arbor and an hour from Lansing. It is located in a desirable community and is known for its welcoming feel due to its small size.
Qualifications
Master's degree with eligibility for temporary or full approval as School Social Worker in Michigan (pending one year of satisfactory work performance) with experience serving students with a variety of disabilities.
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with a focus on student social-emotional learning
Strong interpersonal skills
Effective practices for working with students of all ability levels
Knowledge of RULER SEL Curriculum
Understanding of systems of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Experience facilitating the IEP process
Knowledge and use of Positive Behavioral Supports
Trained in, or willing to be trained in non-violent crisis intervention
Responsibilities & Duties
Provide an educational program that meets the educational needs of each student in the teacher's area of responsibility
Provide instruction consistent with District and school expectations and which meets the educational needs of all students assigned to the teacher
Communicate with students, parents, administrators and other staff members in a manner which is consistent with District and school expectations
The ability to independently and accurately implement the requirements of IDEA and Michigan's Special Education Rules, including the MET/IEPT process, timelines, and eligibility criteria, as well as the requirements of Section 504
Skill in assessment and the ability to use this skill to participate in differential diagnosis of disabilities, as well as solid clinical skills which include the ability to provide personalized interventions, based on sound clinical judgment, in individual and group situations
Skill in a variety of flexible behavior management strategies appropriate for use with students with a variety of disabilities
Provide leadership in functional behavioral assessment and the development of individual behavior support plans
Ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team
Effective collaboration with parents, educational staff and community agencies to coordinate programs and services for students and families
Strong diagnostic skills and experience participating in the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team process
Conduct home visits as appropriate
Maintain accurate and confidential records
Function as a collaborative and contributing team member within the Clarenceville School District Auxiliary staff
Participate in professional development opportunities and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning
Communicate student progress and development with parents and staff in a timely fashion
Create a caring and nurturing learning environment that allows for emotional and social growth for all learners
Establishes a cooperative relationship with all students
Takes direction from the building and District administration
Contributes and participates in efforts related to school and district goals
Maintains regular and consistent attendance
Other duties as assigned by the administration