School Social Worker 1.0 FTE - Johnson Elementary School at Huron Valley Schools in Highland, MI

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION Huron Valley Schools is seeking an effective and positive Social Worker. Must be in alignment with best practices and h i ghly organized with providing services. This individual will need to be collaborative in working with a broad range of service providers, students and staff. Position Type: Student Support Services Social Worker Location: Johnson Elementary School Salary: Per HVEA contract Reports To : Principal Status : 2026/27 School Year Date posted: 10/29/26 Date closed: Until Filled Start Date: As soon as possible MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master's Degree with eligibility for full approval as school social worker in Michigan (pending one year of satisfactory work performance) with experience serving students with a variety of disabilities, or enrolled in an approved SSW program (district will apply for waiver application under Rule 340.1799f). License in MILARA (Michigan Licensing And Regulatory Affairs) MDE Certification, or a SSW-310 Recommendation for Temporary School Social Work approval from a University. Evidence of working collaboratively and has established and maintained trusting, effective relationships with staff, students and parents. Highly organized with strong oral and written communication skills ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The ability to independently and accurately implement the requirements of IDEA and Michigan's Special Education Rules, including the MET/IEP process, timelines, and eligibility criteria, as well as the requirements of Section 504 Conduct assessments/evaluations to develop FBA/BIPs Pre-School to Age 26 Lead parent groups and facilitate professional development Skill in assessment and the ability to use this skill to participate in differential diagnosis of disabilities, as well as solid clinical skills which include the ability to provide personalized interventions, based on sound clinical judgment, in individual or group situations Skill in a variety of flexible behavior management strategies appropriate for use with students with a variety of disabilities The ability to work with families and facilitate cooperation with community agencies/resources in order to meet the needs of students in the educational setting A willingness to be an advocate for the unique needs of students with disabilities, while working cooperatively with special education team members and general education staff Provide services to general education, 504 and students with IEPs Participate on the evaluation team for 504s, initial and 3-year reevaluations Implementation of FBAs and BIPs Participate in the MTSS process Serve as a member of the building Crisis Team Support Homebound students as requested Other duties as assigned EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree or higher. LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS: Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. METHOD OF APPLICATION Apply on-line at hvs.org A cover letter is required i