Deadline: April 30, 2023
District/Organization: Allegan Public Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Wages, benefits and work year to be established as per terms of the provisions established by the Board of Education.

Position Details

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER (SECTION 31AA GRANT-FUNDED)

LOCATION: North Ward Early Childhood Center/Allegan Online

JOB SUMMARY: This is a Section 31aa grant-funded position. Provide leadership and direction at the student, classroom and school level working to design, implement, coordinate and evaluate a comprehensive social-emotional and/or behavior support program. In addition, work directly with identified students to improve and teach positive behaviors that will increase academic performance and support mental health and wellness of students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in maintaining a positive school environment that promotes safety, security and well-being for all students.
• Provide school social work and mental health support to at-risk students through individual and group therapeutic intervention.
• Facilitate team meetings with the school staff and parents for the purpose of completing a Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavior Support Plans addressing classroom organization, effective instruction, social skills instruction, and ethical issues.
• Implement preventative and reductive interventions and teach replacement behaviors to students.
• Provide students with small group/1:1 intervention on socio-emotional learning, behavior intervention and skill building.
• Participate in IEPs/REEDs for students who are on direct caseload or who may benefit from social-emotional and/or behavioral supports.
• Administer diagnostic assessments for students who display behavioral and/or social emotional difficulties.
• Demonstrate effective de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques with students and remain calm and neutral to prevent escalation of student behavior.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of school wide PBIS including Restorative Practices.
• Support students with behavioral support plans.
• Communicate the needs of students to their teachers, and work with staff to assist them in better understanding students with behavioral challenges.
• Communicate with staff members regarding progress of intervention plans as directed by the Building Principal.
• Assist with the collection of behavior data as necessary to provide services to at-risk students.. Alert appropriate personnel to any problem or special information about an individual student.

• * Other duties as assigned by the supervisor are allowable under Section 31a Guidelines.
  

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to read, interpret and follow multiple step directions.
• Demonstrated ability to handle and resolve conflict productively.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain boundaries with students/families.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to Board and Building policies and procedures.
• Ability to be on the job regularly and have a positive attendance record.
• Ability to utilize current, up-to-date technology
• Training and/or experience working with children in a structured setting preferred
• Specialized training in Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS), Functional Behavior Assessments and Restorative Practices with the experience and skill necessary to train and coach peers in the implementation of these practices.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding special education.
• Maturity, patience, and people skills to work effectively with students with behavior challenges. Ability and willingness to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of current, research-based social emotional curriculum to support behavioral and mental health needs
• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to coach and consult with staff members to support implementation of student behavior support plans.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently walking and standing while performing the duties of this job. In addition, the employee may frequently bend or twist at the neck and back while performing the duties of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and close vision such as to read typewritten material. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds such as student equipment and wheelchairs

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Masters degree in social work required.

Michigan approval or eligible for approval as a school social worker and registered with the Board of Social Work, Michigan Department of Community Health required.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : A cademic School Calendar

REPORTS TO: Director, North Ward Early Childhood Center

SALARY: Wages, benefits and work year to be established as per terms of the provisions established by the Board of Education.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply Online

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Brady Chestnut

Director of Specialized Instruction

bchestnut@alleganps.org

W: 269.673.5431

C: 217.433.6154

Allegan Public Schools complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, political belief, disability, handicap, or any other legally protected characteristic – in all of its programs and in employment. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Superintendent, 550 Fifth St, Allegan, MI 49010 or by phone at (269) 673-5431.

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E-mail: bchestnut@alleganps.org