REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A Master's Degree in Social Work and Certification as a School Social Worker.
2. Completed three years of successful experience working in a social work/education capacity with impaired students.
3. Ability to keep accurate records in order to share information with parents, paraprofessionals and professionals.
4. Ability to work effectively with administrators, staff, committees, agencies, schools and organizations to effectively plan for student programs.
5. Skill in oral and written communication.
6. Court/State hospital experience.
7. Working knowledge/experience with Restorative Practices.
8. Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.

RESPONSIBILITES SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

1. Work under the direction of the principal.
2. Give support to students both individually and in groups, in the transition process to school, community and home.
3. Work with administrators, school psychologist and staff in developing Behavior Intervention Plans.
4. Develop in-service programs related to parents, students and staff mental health, transition, community resources and other appropriate topics.
5. Assist parents of students with disabilities to understand social/emotional behavior and its impact on learning.
6. Develop and facilitate monthly Parent Group Meetings.
7. Act as a resource person for parents and staff, providing information on community agencies and their services. Act as a referral and coordinating agent to these agencies.
8. Act as a resource to staff in developing student goals and objectives.
9. Maintain current records on status of students and agencies.
10. Participate in crisis planning and intervention.
11. Collaborate on IEP’s, REED’s, Manifestation Determinations, Positive Behavior Intervention Plans, transportation meetings.
12. Service Step Program students during traditional calendar.
13. Other duties as assigned by building administrator(s).

WORK LOCATION:    Lutz

WORK YEAR:             186 days (year round)

UNION:                     Position would be within the Macomb Intermediate Federation of Teachers

SALARY:                   Direct Service and Degree Specialist salary schedule of the MIFT Master Agreement

STARTING DATE:     To be determined

APPLY ONLINE:       www.misd.net.  Applications will be accepted through Friday, November 8, 2024, or until this position is filled.

INQUIRIES CAN BE MADE TO:

Mr. David Rilley

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources & Operations

Macomb Intermediate School District

44001 Garfield Road

Clinton Township, MI 48038-1100

586-228-3311

The Macomb Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with all state and federal non-discrimination laws and regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.  Applicants seeking employment may request reasonable accommodation under ADA and may be subject to post-offer physical examination and background check with the Michigan State Police Department.