Genesee Intermediate School District
School Social Worker - Middle School
Genesee Intermediate School District, Flint, Michigan, United States, 48567
School Social Worker – Middle School
Reports To: Director of Student Support Services
Supervises: N/A
Job Purpose and Focus To assist students and their families in resolving personal, emotional and social problems which may interfere with the student’s ability to make use of the school experience. To help identify and prescribe treatment programs for special education-eligible students.
Essential Qualifications and Requirements
Master’s Degree
Full approval by the Department of Education as a school social worker
Extensive understanding of special education administrative rules and laws and all disabilities listed in the Administrative Rules
Job-related experience
Ability to plan and coordinate effectively with other professionals
Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions
Ability to communicate effectively
Demonstrated initiative and understanding in working with students, staff, and parents/guardians
Ability to use appropriate assessment instruments and properly interpret results
Willingness to participate in ongoing training
Ability to function within board policies and procedures with a minimum of supervision
Ability to exercise confidentiality in relationships with students, faculty, and the general public
Ability to develop and maintain effective record keeping systems and procedures
Essential Functions and Representative Duties
Ability to write effective behavior plans and Functional Behavior Assessments with input of other staff
Ability to write effective social/emotional goals on Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Ability to understand the IEP process and conduct an effective IEP team meeting
Understanding of the student referral evaluation process
Serve as referral source for school personnel
Conduct home visits as necessary for problem cases or simply to enhance communication or address specific issues for students
Coordinate and develop resources within and outside the school system for use by children, their families and school personnel
Provide crisis intervention and crisis management for district students and staff
Serve as primary liaison between schools, families, and resources in the community and within the district
Perform casework service with individual students to correct those personal, social, or emotional maladjustments related to their educational and social progress
Maintain necessary records and written communications regarding all of the above
Meet Medicaid billing deadlines on a monthly basis
Perform other duties as assigned
Terms of Employment Wages and benefits as outlined in the Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement with The Board of Education.
Work Environment Work is normally performed in a typical school building and/or office environment. There is limited exposure to physical risk. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. Must be able to work toward district goals.
Evaluation/Performance Measurements Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Criteria for performance include but are not limited to:
Demonstrating knowledge of students
Demonstrating knowledge of resources
Creating an environment of respect and rapport
Establishing a culture for learning
Organizing physical space
Communicating clearly and accurately
Providing feedback to students, parents, and staff
Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness
Communicating with families
Contributing to the school and the district
Growing and developing professionally
Showing professionalism
Participation in specific training or workshop opportunities
Demonstration of interpersonal, time, conflict, and stress management skills
Demonstration of ability to keep records and meet deadlines
Demonstrating effective human interactions
Production and efficiency related to job duties
Intent and Function of Position Descriptions Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions.
All descriptions reflect essential functions and basic duties. Peripheral tasks have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities are the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as appropriate, in keeping with collective bargaining agreements and law.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The district shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination including, but not limited to, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d. et seq.; and 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e, et seq.; The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 1210, et seq.; The Handicappers’ Civil Rights Act, MCL §§ 37.1101, et seq.; and The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, MCL §§ 37.2101, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29 U.S.C. §§ 621, et seq.
Application Instructions: Candidates should apply by sending a resume to kdekoski@carmanainsworth.org or by mailing to Human Resources, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, G-3475 W. Court Street, Flint, MI 48532. The application deadline is Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 4 p.m.
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Supervises: N/A
Job Purpose and Focus To assist students and their families in resolving personal, emotional and social problems which may interfere with the student’s ability to make use of the school experience. To help identify and prescribe treatment programs for special education-eligible students.
Essential Qualifications and Requirements
Master’s Degree
Full approval by the Department of Education as a school social worker
Extensive understanding of special education administrative rules and laws and all disabilities listed in the Administrative Rules
Job-related experience
Ability to plan and coordinate effectively with other professionals
Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions
Ability to communicate effectively
Demonstrated initiative and understanding in working with students, staff, and parents/guardians
Ability to use appropriate assessment instruments and properly interpret results
Willingness to participate in ongoing training
Ability to function within board policies and procedures with a minimum of supervision
Ability to exercise confidentiality in relationships with students, faculty, and the general public
Ability to develop and maintain effective record keeping systems and procedures
Essential Functions and Representative Duties
Ability to write effective behavior plans and Functional Behavior Assessments with input of other staff
Ability to write effective social/emotional goals on Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Ability to understand the IEP process and conduct an effective IEP team meeting
Understanding of the student referral evaluation process
Serve as referral source for school personnel
Conduct home visits as necessary for problem cases or simply to enhance communication or address specific issues for students
Coordinate and develop resources within and outside the school system for use by children, their families and school personnel
Provide crisis intervention and crisis management for district students and staff
Serve as primary liaison between schools, families, and resources in the community and within the district
Perform casework service with individual students to correct those personal, social, or emotional maladjustments related to their educational and social progress
Maintain necessary records and written communications regarding all of the above
Meet Medicaid billing deadlines on a monthly basis
Perform other duties as assigned
Terms of Employment Wages and benefits as outlined in the Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement with The Board of Education.
Work Environment Work is normally performed in a typical school building and/or office environment. There is limited exposure to physical risk. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. Must be able to work toward district goals.
Evaluation/Performance Measurements Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Criteria for performance include but are not limited to:
Demonstrating knowledge of students
Demonstrating knowledge of resources
Creating an environment of respect and rapport
Establishing a culture for learning
Organizing physical space
Communicating clearly and accurately
Providing feedback to students, parents, and staff
Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness
Communicating with families
Contributing to the school and the district
Growing and developing professionally
Showing professionalism
Participation in specific training or workshop opportunities
Demonstration of interpersonal, time, conflict, and stress management skills
Demonstration of ability to keep records and meet deadlines
Demonstrating effective human interactions
Production and efficiency related to job duties
Intent and Function of Position Descriptions Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions.
All descriptions reflect essential functions and basic duties. Peripheral tasks have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities are the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as appropriate, in keeping with collective bargaining agreements and law.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The district shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination including, but not limited to, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d. et seq.; and 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e, et seq.; The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 1210, et seq.; The Handicappers’ Civil Rights Act, MCL §§ 37.1101, et seq.; and The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, MCL §§ 37.2101, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29 U.S.C. §§ 621, et seq.
Application Instructions: Candidates should apply by sending a resume to kdekoski@carmanainsworth.org or by mailing to Human Resources, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, G-3475 W. Court Street, Flint, MI 48532. The application deadline is Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 4 p.m.
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