A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
26-FEA-55 Social Worker 1.0; Multiple Buildings Farmington Public Schools - 4.0 Farmington Hills, MI Job Details $51,053 - $68,562 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Master's degree in social work Master of Social Work Full Job Description
NOTICE OF VACANCY POSTING DATE
July 10, 2026 P
OSITION ID
26-FEA-55 ( Repost )
POSITION
Social Worker 1.0
L OCATION:
Multiple Buildings SALARY:
Per FEA Master Agreement 2026-2027 salary schedule (Preferred s tarting salary range of $51,053 (BA) - $68,562 (MA), dependent on experience and degree obtained)
START DATE
2026-2027 School Year
DEADLINE
July 16, 2026 or until filled
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's in Social Work, required. Licensed/Certified by the Michigan Department of Education, required. Administer both standardized and informal assessments (observation, interviews, etc.). Assist staff in developing and implementing social, affective, and behavior interventions. A ssist staff and families with crisis needs. Excellent verbal and written language skills. Organized and able to manage multiple assignments within multiple buildings. Able to develop and implement positive behavior support systems. Thorough knowledge and ability to facilitate functional behavior assessments. E xperience and ability to write standards-based IEPs including measurable goals. Ability to lead teams in writing behavior intervention plans. Collaborate with staff and families. Thorough knowledge of community agencies that support students and families, experience with a variety of disabilities including ASD, EI, and SXI. Must be CPI trained or willing to be CPI trained within 30 days of hire date and renewed annually. Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, staff members, parents and the community. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
BOARD OF EDUCATION EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL FPS EMPLOYEES
To ensure work/choices contribute to the Learner Profile and District Goals, as demonstrated by:
BOARD OF EDUCATION EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL FPS EMPLOYEES
Continued… Ability to create a collaborative culture through providing a safe environment for employees to take risks, work independently and interdependently and to value all perspectives. Ability to establish productive relationships which will support and leave people better off t hrough engagement in courageous conversations and empathetic interactions in order to make choices that build trust and understanding. Ability to establish an environment of continuous improvement that will provide data/feedback and reflection that will assist in identifying and solving problems in an innovative manner. Ability to establish an environment for cultural improvement by demonstrating honesty with self and others through equity, not just equality, and seeing and embracing differences as assets. Ability to know your audience and to tailor communication in a timely, clear and appropriate mode; always seeking to understand.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applications are being accepted online only. To apply for this position, go to the district's web site at www.farmington.k12.mi.us , select the tabs 'Departments' , 'Human Resources', 'Employment' , 'Online Application' . Selected candidates may be required to submit a video introduction for the first screening interview. For questions regarding this posting contact .
N ote:
F irst round screening interviews for selected candidates will be held once the posting is closed. It is the policy of Farmington Public Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment, or in any of its programs or activities.
