School Social Worker

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School Social Worker JobID:

32590

Position Type:

Special Education/ School Social Worker Date Posted:

6/4/2026

Location:

Riverside Middle School Date Available:

2026-27

School Year Closing Date:

Until filled

District:

Crestwood School District

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER SUMMARY

The school social worker provides a problem-solving service to children and their families. The school social worker also serves as a member of diagnostic teams, educational planning, and placement committees, and provides biological and sociological assessment information.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Master's degree from a graduate school of social work program. A minimum of two years of experience as a school social worker

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

School social worker approval by the Michigan Department of Education. Fully licensed, preferred. Full MDE approval, preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Identifies problems and situations that interfere with children's ability to make appropriate use of the educational experience. Provides a problem-solving service to children and their families through individual, group, and community social work methods. This enables those served to cope with problems that adversely affect children's ability to make appropriate use of the educational experience. Serves as liaison between the school, home, and community in building and maintaining positive relationships. Coordinates and develops resources within and outside the school system for use by children, their families, and school personnel. Collaborates with principals, teachers, and other school personnel to improve the use of existing school programs and procedures related to the education, social, and emotional needs of children. Coordinates or serves as a member of diagnostic teams and individualized education program committees, and provides biological, psychological, and sociological assessment information related to planning for children with adjustment problems, i.e., MTSS, team meetings, and evaluation review meetings. Provides the IEP team with comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of children suspected of emotional impairment, and collaborates with the IEPC to determine eligibility for programs and services for the emotionally impaired in accordance with R340.1706 and

R340.1722

of the Michigan Administrative Code. Serves as a consultant to basic classroom program personnel for the emotionally impaired and provides direct intervention services for children identified as emotionally impaired. Participates with school staff to address situations that adversely affect personal, social-emotional, and academic development. Fosters professional development through in-service education of school social work staff, including interns, paraprofessionals, and volunteers, and through planning, conducting, and participating in workshops for these and other school personnel. Complete record keeping for Medicaid. Conducts functional behavioral assessments and assists in the development of behavior intervention plans. Other related duties as assigned.

OBJECTIVES

The School Social Worker will keep records of services provided to each student on his/her caseload. The School Social Worker shall complete an annual summary report for each referred student The School Social Worker will prepare a written schedule of his/her planned school contacts (basic schedule). When appropriate, the School Social Worker will conduct small group sessions for parents or students and will keep records of such meetings. The School Social Worker will attend appropriate IEPC and annual review meetings. The School Social Worker will determine the appropriateness of social work services provided.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and the community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies, which requires bending, stooping, and lifting. The employee must be able to use a variety of instructional materials in the classroom. The employee must use their hands and arms to manipulate objects. The employee must use keyboards, tools, and other controls. The employee must sit and stand for long periods. The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid. The employee must be able to move about the assigned location unaided during the day.

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pursuant to the Crestwood Federation of Teachers Bargaining Agreement

EVALUATION

Annual SALARY:

Commensurate with the Crestwood Federation Teacher's Salary Schedule

START DATE

August 2026

DEADLINE:

Until Filled

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Qualified and interested persons must apply online via the Crestwood Home page under the employment section. Please include a letter of interest, resume, letters of recommendation, a copy of certificate(s), and transcripts. We no longer accept paper applications delivered by mail, in person, by fax, or by email. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you for further information and a possible interview. Crestwood School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by those assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Administration reserves the right to amend the change responsibilities as necessary to meet business and organizational needs. The Crestwood Board of Education is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and to providing equity in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Crestwood School District does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic information in employment or in its programs and activities. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 6/4/2026 11:23:26 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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