School Social Worker

Requirements: 

1. Education: 
   • Master of Social Work degree from an MDE- approved graduate school 
   • Completion of an approved school social worker program from a graduate school of social work 
   • Minimum of 500 clock hours of supervised social work practicum experiences 
2. Certificates/ Licenses: 
   • Recommendation for Temporary Approval for School Social Worker from a Michigan school of social work training program (Or) 
   • MDE Temporary Approval for School Social Worker (Or)  
   • MDE Continuing Temporary Approval for School Social Worker (Or) 
   • MDE Full Approval for School Social Worker

Duties: 

1. School-Based Systems Support 
   • Identify and coordinate accommodations and environmental modifications to support student access to the general education curriculum. 
   • Support successful student transitions that impact learning opportunities. 
   • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs); support school-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). 
   • Provide instruction, modeling, and consultation to students, families, and staff on effective behavior intervention strategies. 
   • Participate in pre-referral/building-level problem-solving teams and serve on Multidisciplinary Evaluation Teams (MET). 
   • Serve as a liaison between BISD and community agencies and resources. 
2. Special Education Evaluation 
   • Collaborate with parents, administrators, multidisciplinary team members, and community agencies to evaluate students and determine the educational impact of disabilities. 
   • Administer, interpret, and report assessments for special education eligibility and service planning. 
   • Conduct systematic student observations and assist with implementation of IEPT recommendations, particularly those involving family and community collaboration. 
3. Direct Services 
   • Provide direct services to students with disabilities in accordance with IEPs, including progress monitoring and required documentation. 
   • Support district behavior programs and social-emotional learning initiatives. 
   • Assist with implementation of the Peer-to-Peer LINKS program at assigned buildings. 
   • Maintain required student attendance and Medicaid documentation. 
   • Perform other duties as assigned, including working additional or supplemental days as required to ensure continuity of services.