Grand Blanc Community Schools
School Social Worker - Middle School
Grand Blanc Community Schools, Flint, Michigan, United States, 48567
School Social Worker - Middle School
Location:
Grand Blanc Community Schools Contact Email:
kdekoski@carmanainsworth.org Address:
Human Resources, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, G-3475 W. Court Street, Flint, MI 48532
Application Deadline:
4 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Reports To Director of Student Support Services
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
Write effective behavior plans and Functional Behavior Assessments with input of other staff
Develop social/emotional goals on Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Understand the IEP process and conduct effective IEP team meetings
Manage the student referral evaluation process
Serve as referral source for school personnel
Conduct home visits as needed to enhance communication or address specific issues
Coordinate and develop resources within and outside the school system for students, families, and school personnel
Provide crisis intervention and crisis management for district students and staff
Serve as primary liaison between schools, families, and community resources within the district
Perform casework service with individual students to correct personal, social, or emotional maladjustments related to educational and social progress
Maintain necessary records and written communications regarding all duties
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 assignments without direct supervision, while working toward district goals.
Evaluation/Performance Measurements
Demonstrate knowledge of students
Demonstrate knowledge of resources
Create an environment of respect and rapport
Establish a culture for learning
Organize physical space
Communicate clearly and accurately
Provide feedback to students, parents, and staff
Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
Communicate with families
Contribute to the school and district
Grow and develop professionally
Show professionalism
Participate in specific training or workshop opportunities
Demonstrate interpersonal, time, conflict, and stress management skills
Demonstrate ability to keep records and meet deadlines
Demonstrate effective human interactions
Maintain 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 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.; 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.; The Elliott‑Larsen Civil Rights Act, MCL 37.2101; Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29 U.S.C. 621 et seq.
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Grand Blanc Community Schools Contact Email:
kdekoski@carmanainsworth.org Address:
Human Resources, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, G-3475 W. Court Street, Flint, MI 48532
Application Deadline:
4 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Reports To Director of Student Support Services
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
Write effective behavior plans and Functional Behavior Assessments with input of other staff
Develop social/emotional goals on Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Understand the IEP process and conduct effective IEP team meetings
Manage the student referral evaluation process
Serve as referral source for school personnel
Conduct home visits as needed to enhance communication or address specific issues
Coordinate and develop resources within and outside the school system for students, families, and school personnel
Provide crisis intervention and crisis management for district students and staff
Serve as primary liaison between schools, families, and community resources within the district
Perform casework service with individual students to correct personal, social, or emotional maladjustments related to educational and social progress
Maintain necessary records and written communications regarding all duties
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 assignments without direct supervision, while working toward district goals.
Evaluation/Performance Measurements
Demonstrate knowledge of students
Demonstrate knowledge of resources
Create an environment of respect and rapport
Establish a culture for learning
Organize physical space
Communicate clearly and accurately
Provide feedback to students, parents, and staff
Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
Communicate with families
Contribute to the school and district
Grow and develop professionally
Show professionalism
Participate in specific training or workshop opportunities
Demonstrate interpersonal, time, conflict, and stress management skills
Demonstrate ability to keep records and meet deadlines
Demonstrate effective human interactions
Maintain 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 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.; 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.; The Elliott‑Larsen Civil Rights Act, MCL 37.2101; Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29 U.S.C. 621 et seq.
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