At-Risk Social Worker

At-Risk Social Worker Reports To Building Principal Compensation $67,105.84 - $74,091.47 Location Rogers Elementary School Contract 2026-27 School Year FLSA Status Exempt About PSD The School District of the City of Pontiac serves approximately 3,850 students and is committed

to

empowering

every

learner

through

high-quality

instruction,

innovative

programs,

and

meaningful

support.

As

a

district

on

the

rise,

our

teachers

and

staff

continue

to

invest

in

student

success,

staff

excellence,

and

a

strong

future

for

our

community.

Position Summary The At-Risk Social Worker provides social work services and individualized support to students

who

may

be

at

risk

of

academic

failure,

disengagement,

or

other

barriers

to

educational

success.

The

Social

Worker

works

with

students,

families,

and

school

staff

to

address

social,

emotional,

behavioral,

and

personal

challenges

that

impact

student

achievement,

attendance,

and

well-being.

Responsibilities

include

providing

counseling

and

intervention,

case

management,

academic

mentoring,

advocacy,

referrals

to

community

resources,

and

progress

monitoring.

The

Social

Worker

also

supports

students

and

families

experiencing

challenges

such

as

family

conflict,

housing

instability,

legal

involvement,

substance

abuse,

parenting

responsibilities,

and

other

circumstances

that

may

affect

educational

success.

Qualifications

Master's

degree

in

Social

Work

Must

provide

Transcripts

with

Application

Must

be

registered

with

the

State

of

Michigan

as

a

Social

worker

Experience

is

preferred

but

not

necessary

for

hiring.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal

Background

Check

Drug

Screen

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Collaborate

with

students

to

develop

and

implement

their

required

Educational

Development

Plans

(EDPs).

Coordinate

and

facilitate

programs

and

activities

that

promote

career

awareness,

college

and

career

readiness,

and

social-emotional

development.

Provide

parent

education

and

resources

related

to

adolescent

development

and

strategies

to

support

student

achievement

at

home.

Apply

research-based

practices

in

adolescent

development,

literacy,

mathematics,

social-emotional

learning,

problem-solving,

and

self-management.

Provide

individual

and

group

interventions,

support,

and

referrals

for

students

experiencing

personal,

social,

emotional,

or

family

challenges

that

may

interfere

with

academic

success.

Conduct

student

and

family

interviews

and

assessments

to

identify

needs,

strengths,

barriers,

and

appropriate

support

services.

Provide

counseling,

guidance,

advocacy,

and

resource

support

to

students

and

families.

Develop

and

coordinate

individualized

support

plans

and

connect

students

and

families

with

appropriate

school

and

community

resources.

Collaborate

with

teachers,

administrators,

counselors,

support

staff,

and

community

agencies

to

coordinate

services

and

monitor

student

progress.

Make

referrals

and

serve

as

a

liaison

with

outside

agencies,

including

family

court,

probation,

mental

health

providers,

and

other

community

resources,

as

appropriate.

Participate

in

multidisciplinary

teams

and

meetings

to

develop

and

monitor

comprehensive

student

support

plans.

Provide

recommendations

to

administrators

and

school

staff

regarding

interventions

and

strategies

to

support

student

behavior,

attendance,

engagement,

and

academic

achievement.

Maintain

accurate

and

confidential

student

records

and

complete

required

documentation

and

reports

in

a

timely

manner.

Prepare

documentation

and

reports

as

required

for

legal,

educational,

or

student

support

purposes.

Participate

in

professional

development,

training,

supervision,

staff

meetings,

and

school

improvement

initiatives.

Support

implementation

of

the

Michigan

School

Counseling

Program

and

building-level

initiatives

that

promote

student

success

and

well-being.

The City of Pontiac School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and adheres to all district policies, rules, and regulations. No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in any program, activity, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. The district complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Michigan Department of Education policies and regulations prohibiting discrimination. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies under Title II, Title VI, or Title IX, contact 248-451-6802. For questions related to Section 504, contact 248-451-6825. Complaints may be addressed to

47200

Woodward

Ave,

Pontiac,

MI

48342.

Benefits of Working with PSD

Competitive

Medical,

Dental,

and

Vision

benefits

for

full-time

employees.

(Cash-in-lieu

option

is

available

for

eligible

employees,

with

payments

directed

to

a

retirement

savings

account.)

Employee

Assistance

Program

(EAP)

offering

confidential

wellness

counseling,

and

support

services

for

employees

and

eligible

family

members.

Paid

Time

Off

(PTO)

and

Earned

Sick

Time

Act

(ESTA)

leave

for

eligible

employees.

Physical Requirements

Regular

sitting,

speaking,

hearing,

and

use

of

hands.

Occasional

standing,

walking,

reaching,

stooping,

kneeling,

and

lifting

up

to

10

pounds.

Application Process Online Employment Application | Open Positions The City of Pontiac School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and adheres to all district policies, rules, and regulations. No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in any program, activity, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. The district complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Michigan Department of Education policies and regulations prohibiting discrimination. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies under Title II, Title VI, or Title IX, contact 248-451-6802. For questions related to Section 504, contact 248-451-6825. Complaints may be addressed to 47200 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342.

Updated

October

2026

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