School Social Worker

About LESA:
Headquartered in Howell, Michigan, Livingston Educational Service Agency (LESA) was founded as a county school in 1942. The Livingston Intermediate School District was formed in 1962 when Michigan's state legislature created intermediate school districts in each county in the state. On March 6, 1990, the district was renamed Livingston Educational Service Agency to better reflect the services provided by the organization.

Location: Brighton, MI

About the Role:
Provides a problem-solving service to students and their families through individual, group and community social work methods to enable those served to cope with problems adversely affecting the ability to make appropriate use of the educational experience.

Essential Functions:
- 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 principals, 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 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 children, their families, and school personnel.
- Fosters professional growth through in-service education of local district staff, paraprofessionals, and volunteers.
- Complete record keeping for Medicaid.

How to Apply:
https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=5515248