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National Heritage Academies, Inc.

School Social Worker at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Plymouth, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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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

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Job Description

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 .

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 to find out more about our core values. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.