School Social Worker for Preschool Programs

Summary: 
Provides a problem-solving service to preschool children and their families through individual, group and community social work methods. 

Education/Experience: 

• Master's degree from a graduate school of social work program
• Satisfactory completion of 1 year as a school social worker with direction from a fully approved school social worker

Additional Requirements: School social worker approval by the Michigan Department of Education

Salary Range: $55,969.00-$98,049.00/ per year

Essential Functions: 

• Implement evidence-based strategies to support the social emotional development of preschool students within the school and community setting.
• Serves as a member of diagnostic teams and Individualized Education Program Committees (IEP) to provide biological, psychological, and sociological assessment information to determine eligibility for special education programs and services.
• Enthusiasm and flexibility to work collaboratively with preschool leaders, teachers, and other school personnel to improve use of existing school programs and procedures related to the educational and social emotional needs of children.
• Participate in professional learning opportunities to stay abreast of current, research based practices.
• Participate regularly, and sometimes lead, problem-solving teams at all levels (district, school, grade, classroom, student) to analyze data and select evidence-based interventions and supports.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments to support the development of Positive Behavior Support Plans and Emergency Intervention plans.
• Coordinates and develops resources within and outside the school system for use by preschool children, their families, and school personnel.
• Fosters professional growth through in-service education of preschool staff, paraprofessionals, and volunteers.
• Complete record keeping for Medicaid.

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