School Social Worker 2026-2027

REPORTS TO: School Administrator(s)/Director of Special Services

SUMMARY:
 

To provide social, emotional, and behavioral support services in a collaborative manner as an essential part of the school team.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Possession of a master's degree School Social Work and completion of a 500-clock hour, supervised internship with school-aged persons in an approved School Social Work training program.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Able to meet the Office of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) licensing requirements as a Limited License or Full License School Social Worker in the State of Michigan and holds current approval by the Michigan Department of Education as a Temporary, Continuing, or fully approved School Social Worker.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
? In accordance with the established policies and procedures of the district, provides supportive services for eligible students enrolled in general, vocational or special education programs.
? Provides casework services to address personal, social, or emotional concerns related to students' educational and social progress.
? Works with families of diverse cultural backgrounds.
? Utilizes a variety of assessments to determine the need for special education services and to support student's social-emotional well-being.
? Collaborates with school-based leadership team on MTSS activities.
? Provides MTSS Tier 3 services (i.e., Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), etc.) integrating multiple data/information sources, including formal/informal observation of behaviors that interfere with learning.
? Collects necessary, relevant data through the demonstrated ability to administer/interpret/ analyze standardized assessments.
? Maintains accurate and timely records for the purpose of monitoring student progress.
? Reviews, analyzes, and revises implementation plans and interventions.
? Provides crisis prevention, planning, and intervention services, including assessments of the impact of trauma on development, learning, and school performance.
? Attends IEP/child study meetings and contributes to the IEP process, writing goals and objectives and recommending service time and frequency.
? Active involvement and participation in building MTSS team.
? Engages parent(s)/guardian(s) in examining how the school and home can effectively work together to improve the overall educational success of the student.
? Provides support to students and families relative to students' educational progress, community advocacy and referrals.
? Facilitates Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.
? Maintains the confidentiality of student records and student information.
? Participates in professional development and Professional Learning Communities.
? Performs other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by such a person.

Hamtramck Public Schools
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OTHER:
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.
Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant.

SALARY:
Salary is per HFT contract depending on experience.