Oakland Schools
Long Term Substitute, School Social Worker
Oakland Schools, Ortonville, Michigan, United States, 48462
Position Type:
Substitute/Substitute Other
Date Posted: 11/4/2025
Location: Oakwood Elementary
District: Brandon School District
POSITION : Long Term Substitute, School Social Worker LOCATION : Oakwood Elementary
DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT : The Brandon School District is a mid-size school district nestled in Northwest Oakland County. The district has approximately 1,000 students in junior kindergarten-5th grade between the two elementary schools, approximately 550 at the middle school level and approximately 850 at the high school. This small, tight knit community has a strong connection to its schools and is passionate about the education of its youth. Brandon High School sends 85-90% of its graduates to post-secondary school each year, it was ranked in the 82nd percentile of all schools in the State on the top-to-bottom rankings and it was awarded as a Silver Medal Winner by the US News.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Brandon School District is seeking a caring and compassionate social worker to join our elementary team as a long term sub to cover a 12 week period. This individual will spend a portion of their time supporting students with IEP's but will be providing social work support for any student in need. An ideal candidate will seek to address issues proactively, will build strong connections with staff and students and will have a clear passion for helping others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Licensed school social worker Master's degree in social work, endorsed in School Social Work Experience with counseling school-aged students is preferred Strong communication skills, a calm demeanor and the ability to work with others Knowledge of special education procedures, requirements and interventions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Identify and progress monitor social/emotional SSW/IEP goals. Manage caseload for special education SSW services. Lead and facilitate FBA process. Create and monitor student BIP's. Create staff response plans, behavior response scripts, social stories, etc. Facilitate risk assessments for students. Facilitate reentry meetings for students. Medicaid billing for students with SSW services. Coordination with outside agencies-therapy, court/probation officers, Youth Assistance. Regular contact and referrals provided to families. Peer to Peer Case Conferences. Other duties as assigned/required.
REPORTS TO:
Director of Student Support Services and School Principal
WORKDAY/WEEK:
Per Building Schedule, Monday - Friday
STARTING DATE:
Estimated Timeframe: January 12, 2026 through April 10, 2026
COMPENSATION:
$150.00 per day
POSTING DATE:
November 4, 2025
POSTING DEADLINE : Internal: Until Filled External: Until Filled
The Brandon Board of Education is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in relation to race, color, sex, age, religion, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, disability and national origin. For all concerns and complaints for issues relating to Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II, please contact Megan Koslowski at 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, (248) 627-1800.
Date Posted: 11/4/2025
Location: Oakwood Elementary
District: Brandon School District
POSITION : Long Term Substitute, School Social Worker LOCATION : Oakwood Elementary
DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT : The Brandon School District is a mid-size school district nestled in Northwest Oakland County. The district has approximately 1,000 students in junior kindergarten-5th grade between the two elementary schools, approximately 550 at the middle school level and approximately 850 at the high school. This small, tight knit community has a strong connection to its schools and is passionate about the education of its youth. Brandon High School sends 85-90% of its graduates to post-secondary school each year, it was ranked in the 82nd percentile of all schools in the State on the top-to-bottom rankings and it was awarded as a Silver Medal Winner by the US News.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Brandon School District is seeking a caring and compassionate social worker to join our elementary team as a long term sub to cover a 12 week period. This individual will spend a portion of their time supporting students with IEP's but will be providing social work support for any student in need. An ideal candidate will seek to address issues proactively, will build strong connections with staff and students and will have a clear passion for helping others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Licensed school social worker Master's degree in social work, endorsed in School Social Work Experience with counseling school-aged students is preferred Strong communication skills, a calm demeanor and the ability to work with others Knowledge of special education procedures, requirements and interventions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Identify and progress monitor social/emotional SSW/IEP goals. Manage caseload for special education SSW services. Lead and facilitate FBA process. Create and monitor student BIP's. Create staff response plans, behavior response scripts, social stories, etc. Facilitate risk assessments for students. Facilitate reentry meetings for students. Medicaid billing for students with SSW services. Coordination with outside agencies-therapy, court/probation officers, Youth Assistance. Regular contact and referrals provided to families. Peer to Peer Case Conferences. Other duties as assigned/required.
REPORTS TO:
Director of Student Support Services and School Principal
WORKDAY/WEEK:
Per Building Schedule, Monday - Friday
STARTING DATE:
Estimated Timeframe: January 12, 2026 through April 10, 2026
COMPENSATION:
$150.00 per day
POSTING DATE:
November 4, 2025
POSTING DEADLINE : Internal: Until Filled External: Until Filled
The Brandon Board of Education is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in relation to race, color, sex, age, religion, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, disability and national origin. For all concerns and complaints for issues relating to Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II, please contact Megan Koslowski at 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, (248) 627-1800.