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National Heritage Academies

School Social Worker at Taylor Exemplar Academy (Part-Time)

National Heritage Academies, Taylor, Michigan, United States, 48180

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Overview

School Social Worker at Taylor Exemplar Academy (Part-Time) Location: Taylor, MI. Taylor Exemplar Academy opened in 2006 and serves students Young 5-8. This position is scheduled to work 32 hours per week. Duties and Responsibilities

Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs, and progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services; participate in student IEP meetings. Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, and monitor students’ responses to identified interventions. 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 results to all team members in parent-friendly language. Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services. Establish relationships with students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning. Identify needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions for student success. Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues and collaborate with school staff 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

Hold a master\'s degree in social work; exceptions apply in North Carolina and Ohio. Hold a valid social work license issued in the state you are applying for. Candidates for positions in Michigan must have state approval as a school social worker. Knowledge of special education processes and procedures is preferred. Candidates with experience working with at-risk students is preferred if applicable to the school. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer. About the Employer

Winner of the Employee Engagement Award based on employee satisfaction at Taylor Exemplar Academy; Winner of the School Safety Award; Outperformed the district on the state test for 14 years; Recognized as a Metro Detroit Best and Brightest Companies to Work For; Competitive benefits; Starting pay above market; Implementation of a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools; Utilizes the Dean leadership model to provide more support for staff; World class professional development and instructional materials.

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