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School Social Worker 1.0 FTE - Muir Middle School
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What they do
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.
$67,891 / year median in Michigan
+7% projected growth
Job Description
True Openings as of 7/16/2026 School Social Worker 1.0 FTE•
Muir Middle School JobID:
17266Position Type:
Certified Student Support Services/ Social Worker Date Posted:
7/15/2026Location:
Muir Middle School District:
Huron Valley SchoolsPOSITION DESCRIPTION
Huron Valley Schools is seeking an effective and positive Social Worker. Must be in alignment with best practices and h i ghly organized with providing services. This individual will need to be collaborative in working with a broad range of service providers, students and staff.Position Type:
Student Support Services Social Worker Location:
Muir Middle School Salary:
Per HVEA contractReports To :
Principal Status :
2026/27 School Year Date posted: 07/15/26 Date closed:Until Filled Start Date:
08/25/2026 MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS
Must hold Master's degree in Social Work Must hold valid Michigan certification for Social Work. License in MILARA (Michigan Licensing And Regulatory Affairs). MDE Certification, or a SSW-310 Recommendation for Temporary School Social Work approval from a University. Experience with school-aged individuals Experience with social and/or school counseling. Evidence of working collaboratively and has established and maintained trusting, effective relationships with staff, students and parents. Strong oral and written communication skills. Highly organized and effective with supporting students in varied platforms.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To identify those in need. To write IEPs and goals and objectives for existing IEPs. To effectively communicate in writing and verbally with students, staff and families. To advocate for and develop plans to improve student's wellbeing. To respond to students in crisis situations. To interview and counsel students and their families individually; in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities and needs as they pertain to the educational development of the students. To proactively engage parent(s) in examining how the school and home can effectively work together to improve the overall educational success of the student. To utilize assessments to further support students social-emotional well-being. To maintain confidentiality of student, staff and family information. To provide support to students and families relative to students' educational progress, community advocacy and referrals. To participate in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training and to engage methodology where necessary. To be engaged while attending building and department meetings. EDUCATION and/orEXPERIENCE
Master's Degree or higher.LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS
Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.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.METHOD OF APPLICATION
Apply on-line at hvs.org A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position.Inquiries should be addressed to:
Lori Lowe Executive Assistant to Chief Human Resource Officer 2368 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357 248.684.8293 (TELEPHONE)- 248.
E-MAIL:
sarah.moore@hvs.org Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and Title IX Coordinator In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 7/16/2026 12:55:51 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions- AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions
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