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Job description
School Social Worker – Day Treatment (SEI)
The school social worker is an essential role in the severe emotional impairment (SEI) program at Kingsley Montgomery School. The social worker meets with students individually and in small groups to provide support, direction, and modeling to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that interfere with learning. Social workers use a variety of evidence-based strategies and activities to support social and emotional growth and development that results in the students' progress toward achieving their IEP goals.
Minimum Qualifications
Full or Limited License Master's Social Worker with full or temporary School Social Work approval by State of Michigan
Prior experience in the development of functional assessments and behavior intervention plans to facilitate successful learning
Strong knowledge of community resources which may be used by individuals with emotional impairments
Demonstrate the capacity to identify barriers to student growth and the ability to analyze complex situations to achieve effective outcomes for students
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, families, other agencies, and the general public
Employment experience supporting individuals with emotional impairments preferred
Proficient in writing reports and maintaining records
Essential Functions
Works closely with the classroom teacher to support positive student behaviors in the classroom
Conducts Functional Assessments that incorporate multiple data/information sources, including formal/informal observation of behaviors that interfere with learning
Develops Behavior Support Plans that are built upon the concepts of positive behavioral supports and utilizes ethical, proactive, person-centered approaches in order to modify or resolve behavior
Develops methods of tracking effectiveness of behavior support plans through the analysis of behavioral data and makes changes to the plan as necessary
Provides the necessary training and modeling to enable classroom staff to effectively implement behavior support plans and instructional strategies in order to reduce or eliminate undesirable behaviors
Promotes student self-advocacy and independence by encouraging students to identify their needs and preferences
Provides timely and accurate documentation, in compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations
Other duties as assigned
Reports To: Building Principal and Executive Director of Student Support Services
Starting Date: ASAP
Compensation: Per WEA Master Agreement PLUS $5,000 Annual Stipend
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
Worksite address
clarkston, MI, 48347, US
Who can apply
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