Position Summary: This position will support social emotional health by providing school-based social work services, support in the implementation of Social Emotional Learning for students, and connections between school, family, and community agencies. This position will service both special education and general education students and partner with our district guidance staff.

Required Qualifications

Masters Degree in Social Work
Certified School Social Worker - preferred
Valid Certificate from the State of Michigan

Preferred Personal and Professional Competencies

3 to 5 years experience working in an educational setting
Able to relate to children from ages 5 to young adult
Knowledge of Restorative Practices
Well-versed in best practices for Social-Emotional Learning
Familiarity with Infinity (ISE) program for Special Education

Major Job Responsibilities

Mental Health (non-academic) Counseling services for students and parents/caregivers in understanding student diagnosis, behavioral health needs and support services offered
Develops plans of care in partnership with students, schools staff, and families to establish social-emotional behavioral health goals and measure progress
Will complete regular case notes in Illuminate
Will complete medicaid billing for eligible students in illuminate
Support the facilitation of the Child Study process including interpretation of data and the development of treatment plans, coordinating with parents, staff and administration.
Conducts professional learning presentations for school staff and parents
Assess the effectiveness of the delivered services toward achieving the student driven goals and objectives via treatment service plan review
Assess needs for additional counseling services; making referrals when appropriate to the Community Mental Health System
Crisis intervention
Counseling services provided to assist students
Supports social-emotional learning, assessment, and curriculum implementation. Other duties as assigned
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans
Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Supports and Interventions
Ability to collaborate on functional analysis of behaviors
Knowledge of Michigan Administrative Rules for SE and eligibility criteria
Provide services in one-on-one and small groups
Write and monitor IEP goals and participate in and lead special education and related meetings

Application Procedure:

Include a letter of application/resume, three letters of reference, and a copy of your transcripts, and or credentials.

For more information about the District, please visit our website at http://www.watervlietps.org/

It is the policy of the Watervliet Public Schools that no person shall, on the basis of sex, religion, age, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, weight, height, or handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any of its programs or activities.

CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK

In accordance with state law and board policy, no person shall be hired to work in contact with children prior to being fingerprinted and passing a criminal records review.

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It is the policy of the Watervliet Public Schools that no person shall, on the basis of sex, religion, age,

marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, weight, height, or handicap be excluded from

participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any

of its programs or activities.

Social Worker for the 2026-2027 School Year