School Social Worker at Michigan Online School

Gobles, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Work, Behavior Support Plans, Functional Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Counseling, Documentation, Collaboration, Communication, Organizational Skills, Community Resources, Proactive Approaches, Data Analysis, Team Player, Virtual Support, Student Advocacy, Emotional Needs

Industry

E-Learning Providers

Description

About the Team Michigan Online School is a tuition-free public charter online school serving students in grades K-12 across the state. Authorized by Gobles Public Schools, we provide a high-quality education entirely through our online academy platform. We believe that a high school diploma is a student’s first "job," and we are dedicated to providing a flexible alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar settings, ensuring our students develop the commitment and work ethic necessary for 21st-century career success. Our schools employ a diverse staff of passionate professionals who value research-based practices and a desire to grow as professionals. We are committed to increasing student achievement, regardless of historical barriers, while at the same time developing ourselves via professional development, job embedded instructional coaching and embracing a growth mindset. Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events. Eligibility: Open to residents of Michigan About the Opportunity Works closely with the school grade level teams and other wrap around supports to support positive student behaviors Conducts Functional Assessments that incorporate multiple data/information sources, including formal/informal observation of behaviors that interfere with learning Develops Behavior Support Plans that are built upon the concepts of positive behavioral supports and utilizes ethical, proactive, person centered approaches in order to impact a change in behavior Develops methods of tracking effectiveness of behavior support plans through the analysis of behavioral data and makes changes to the plan as necessary Provides the necessary training and modeling to enable staff to effectively implement behavior support plans and instructional strategies in order to reduce or eliminate undesirable behaviors and increase expected behaviors Promotes student prosocial skill development through group instruction and individualized supports Provides timely and accurate documentation, in compliance with policies, procedures and regulations Provide direct social work services to students with disabilities Act as a liaison between the school, families, and community resources, and serving as a member of the special education team Conduct social-emotional assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, developing social skills, and advocating for students' needs Collaborate with staff, parents, and outside agencies to support students' academic and social-emotional well-being. Perform other duties as assigned About You Limited License Master's Social Worker with full or temporary School Social Work approval by State of Michigan Michigan residency preferred Prior experience in the development of functional assessments and behavior intervention plans to facilitate successful learning Strong knowledge of community resources which may be used by individuals with emotional needs Demonstrate the capacity to identify barriers to student growth and the ability to analyze complex situations in order to achieve effective outcomes for students Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, families, other agencies, and the general public Employment experience supporting students in a virtual setting preferred Proficient in writing reports and maintaining records Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel Ability to communicate under stressful conditions Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multi-tasks Has strong sense of integrity Has a “team player” attitude Ability to work in a diverse educational community setting Satisfactory completion of state required criminal history check Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds About Us “We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities. We offer the following benefits: Life benefits – time & peace of mind Paid time off Retirement contributions Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child) Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations Health benefits – stay well & thrive Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Voluntary short-term disability insurance Voluntary long-term disability insurance Career benefits – keep growing Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. #LI-AB1

Responsibilities

The School Social Worker will work closely with grade level teams to support positive student behaviors and develop Behavior Support Plans. They will also provide direct social work services to students with disabilities and act as a liaison between the school, families, and community resources.