About this opportunity
Huron Valley Schools lists this Long Term Substitute School Social Worker (EDUStaff) opportunity in highland, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Huron Valley Schools Substitute Social Worker
Huron Valley Schools is seeking an effective and positive Substitute Social Worker. Must be in alignment with best practices and highly organized with providing services. This individual will need to be collaborative in working with a broad range of service providers, students and staff.
Position Type: Substitute Student Support Services Social Worker
Location: Huron Valley School District
Salary: Based on current market rates
Reports To: Administrator/Executive Director, Student Support Services
Status: 2026/27 School Year
Date posted: 9/18/2026
Date closed: Until Filled
Start Date: 10/2026
Minimum Qualifications
Must hold Master's degree in Social Work Must hold valid Michigan certification for Social Work.
License in MILARA (Michigan Licensing And Regulatory Affairs).
MDE Certification, or a SSW-310 Recommendation for Temporary School Social Work approval from a University.
Experience with school-aged individuals Experience with social and/or school counseling.
Evidence of working collaboratively and has established and maintained trusting, effective relationships with staff, students and parents.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Highly organized and effective with supporting students in varied platforms.
Essential Functions
To identify those in need.
To write IEPs and goals and objectives for existing IEPs.
To effectively communicate in writing and verbally with students, staff and families.
To advocate for and develop plans to improve student's wellbeing.
To respond to students in crisis situations.
To interview and counsel students and their families individually; in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities and needs as they pertain to the educational development of the students.
To proactively engage parent(s) in examining how the school and home can effectively work together to improve the overall educational success of the student.
To utilize assessments to further support students social-emotional well-being.
To maintain confidentiality of student, staff and family information.
To provide support to students and families relative to students' educational progress, community advocacy and referrals.
To participate in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training and to engage methodology where necessary.
To be engaged while attending building and department meetings.
Education and/or Experience: Master's Degree or higher.
Language, Mathematical and Reasoning Skills: Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Worksite address
highland, MI, 48356, US
Who can apply
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