A master's degree with a concentration in social work is required.
A Michigan Social Worker license is required, including a Limited license.
School Social Worker certification (SSW 310 form) or enrollment in a Michigan program is required.
The employee must be able to obtain School Social Worker Certification through the Michigan Department of Education, unless permitted to work before completing SSW310 coursework.
The employee must be able to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces.
Frequent verbal communication is required to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families.
The employee may need to stand or walk for extended periods, including during supervisory duties.
The employee may need to bend, reach, or sit on the floor to interact with students.
The employee must regularly use computers and instructional technology for planning, instruction, and communication.
The employee must be able to lift or carry instructional materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
Maintain a caseload of at-risk learners and provide support and behavioral interventions leading to academic success.
Conduct group sessions with students in special education and general education settings who have common problems that impede their success, such as anger management and coping skills.
Share knowledge of community resources with individual students and families to increase their success at school and beyond.
Develop student goals and growth plans, monitor progress toward them, and communicate progress.
Desired Qualifications
At least five years of experience working with children, their families, and their school support systems.
Experience constructing Positive Behavior Support Systems.
Experience working with a diverse population of students in an urban school setting.
Salary Range: 50298 to 95000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)
The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
In the pursuit of our mission, we are hiring a School Social Worker to service a bundle of schools across our district. School Social Workers assist with mental health, foster positive behavioral support, and consult with teachers, parents, and administrators. They also provide individual and group counseling/therapy. School social workers are instrumental in furthering the mission of the schools which is to provide a safe and welcoming setting for teaching and learning.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree with concentration in social work
Michigan Social Worker license (even if still considered "Limited")
Commitment to Lansing School District’s mission and vision
School Social Worker certification (SSW 310 form) or enrolled in a Michigan Program
Ability to obtain your School Social Worker Certification (or permitted if you have not yet completed the SSW310 coursework) through Michigan Department of Education
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience working with children, their families, and their school support systems
Experience constructing Positive Behavior Support Systems
Experience working with a diverse population of students in an urban school setting
Job Responsibilities
Maintain a caseload of at-risk learners to provide support and behavioral interventions leading to academic success
Conduct group sessions with students in both a special ed and general ed setting who have common problems which impede their ability to be successful, (i.e. anger management, coping skills, etc.)
Share knowledge of community resources with individual students and families to increase their success at school and beyond
Develop, monitor progress towards, and communicate student goals and growth plans
Other tasks as needed in order to best serve Lansing students
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Must be able to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces.
Frequent verbal communication is required to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families.
May be required to stand or walk for extended periods, including during supervisory duties.
Occasional bending, reaching, or sitting on the floor to interact with students.
Regular use of computers and instructional technology for planning, instruction, and communication.
Must be able to lift or carry instructional materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.
Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).