Part-Time School Social Worker

Walden Green Montessori in Spring Lake, Michigan is seeking a part-time school social worker to join our educational team. In this role, the contracted school social worker will perform the following duties:

 

• Support students’ academic and emotional success by providing direct counseling, developing behavioral interventions, and connecting families with essential resources to overcome barriers to learning. 

• Serve on the IEP (Individualized Education Program) team, providing mandated social work services and evaluating social and emotional development. 

• As needed, assess urgent safety and mental health concerns, including self-harm, trauma, or abuse. 

• Assist teachers in implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). 

• Conduct assessments/evaluations to identify underlying barriers to a student's education.

• When feasible, participate in “high-need” IEP or 504 Plan meetings. 

• “Lunch Bunch” Tier II Intervention (small group model focused on developing interpersonal skills with 2-6 students - once a week). 

 

Qualifications and Skills:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

• Valid Limited License Master of Social Work (LLMSW) or a full Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). 

• Approval from the MDE to practice in the state's educational settings.

• Proven experience working with children or in an educational setting (especially those with autism spectrum disorders, emotional disabilities, or trauma). 

• Strong crisis management and conflict resolution skills. 

• Highly Desired Traits: A naturally positive, encouraging, and collaborative demeanor with a high level of patience and empathy.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with lead teachers, students, and parents.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

 

Other Details:

• Part-Time: 3-5 hours per week.

• Required: fingerprinting, yearly background checks, training - provided by WGM (i.e. mandated reporter, child abuse/neglect, emergency preparedness, food allergies/epipens, first aid/CPR).