School Social Worker

1 week ago

Saginaw, MI, United States Saginaw Area Consortium Full time
Position Type:
Certified/Licensed/Social Worker

Date Posted:
11/12/2025

Location:
LEAs

District:
Saginaw Intermediate School District TITLE OF POSITION: School Social Worker
RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director of Special Education and/or Birth - 5 Supervisor of Special education
SALARY: Per SIFT CBA
CLASSIFICATION: Professional (SIFT)
DEPARTMENT: Special Education

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The School Social Worker provides direct and/or indirect social work services to students with IEPs/IFSPs (meets eligibility for special education programs/services). Direct service, as identified in the IEP/IFSP, will vary in form, length, intensity, and methodology depending upon the students' identified needs. Indirect service will consist of serving as a liaison, consultant, and advocate on behalf of the student, family, and/or school. The School Social Worker may assist teachers, principals, counselors, and parents in understanding and treating the social and emotional behavior of students in special education or those suspected of having a disability. School Social Workers are a crucial member of the behavior intervention planning team.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assessment/Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team Responsibilities
  1. The School Social Worker participates with the Multidisciplinary Evaluation of students suspected of having a disability as required by law or as identified in the Evaluation Review process.
  2. Assist with the coordination of referrals, and pre-referral consultations.
  3. Explain parental rights as part of the referral process.
  4. Review the contents of the Parent Handbook with parents/guardians.
  5. Secure parental permission (consent) to test students suspected of being a student with a disability.
  6. Gather developmental data and write a social history with parental input.
  7. Observe students suspected of being emotionally impaired in various settings.
  8. Assist with the initial and re-evaluation process as specified in rule.
  9. Assist in completion of Functional Behavioral Assessments as per operational procedure.
  10. Assist in the development of Behavioral Intervention Plans.
Counseling
  1. Help special education students who are experiencing adjustment problems, by providing direct therapy as written in the IEP / IFSP or by referring them to a community agency.
  2. Attend IEP / IFSP Team meetings as necessary for special education students needing and/or receiving services.
  3. Utilize resources found in the school and community to meet the needs of special education students.
  4. Work with parents who need assistance in understanding child growth and child management techniques.
  5. Share with the school staff knowledge of child growth and development and principals of human behavior as they affect the child in the school setting.
  6. Help classroom teachers, administrators, counselors, and parents understand and plan for the social-emotional problems that special education students experience.
  7. Assist in conducting in-service training programs for parents, teachers, and/or administrators on request.
  8. Serve as a liaison to community agencies.
  9. Provide crisis intervention on behalf of special education students.
Reports and Records
  1. Complete necessary and appropriate reports.
  2. Write goals and instructional objectives for all students receiving direct service.
  3. Complete and/or assist in the completion of student progress reports.
  4. Maintain appropriate and orderly student files.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Carry out Primary Caseload Provider responsibilities for students where the SSW is identified as the only service provider.
  2. To use proper phone etiquette at all times.
  3. Other duties as requested by Supervisor.
  4. Maintain professional competency by attending staff meetings, conferences, workshops, and participating in professional organizations.
  5. Willingness to learn and utilize basic keyboarding computer skills.
  6. Willingness to receive additional training to improve job skills.
  7. Participate in the District Planning Process and Work Teams.
MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Meet the State Special Education requirements to be a School Social Worker as listed in Rule 340.1012.
  2. Direct experience with support of Early On student
  3. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
  4. Demonstrate conflict resolution skills.
  5. Demonstrate skills to work effectively with staff, school administrators, and outside agencies in the delivery of special education services.
  6. Demonstrate the ability to work successfully with students, parents, staff, community, and advocacy groups.
  7. Demonstrate the ability to function in a total organizational context.
  8. Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable transportation.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE: As per Saginaw Intermediate School District's teacher contract.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must complete and submit an online Saginaw Intermediate School District application. Apply online at:https://www.applitrack.com/sisdcc/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=4557. In addition to the online application, applicants are required to submit electronically a cover letter, resume, and at least three (3) letters of recommendation. An application may be obtained online by going to the SISD website at www.sisd.cc and clicking on the "Employment" section.

Job ID: 4557
Posted: 11/12/2025

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

"Applicants desiring disability accommodations should contact the Human Resources Department", "An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action MFH Employer"

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, disability, age, or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Executive Director of Human Resources
Saginaw Intermediate School District
3933 Barnard Road, Saginaw, MI 48603
Telephone: (989) 399-7473, Fax: (989) 249-8756
Email: personnel@sisd.cc
Web: www.sisd.cc

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