Elementary School Social Worker

Elementary School Social Worker

Deadline: August 14, 2026

District/Organization: Haslett Public Schools

Position/Type: Other, full time

Salary: As specified in the HEA Master Agreement

Position Details

School Social Worker

Elementary

Summary:

The School Social Worker provides tiered social, emotional, and behavioral support to both special education and general education elementary students in Haslett Public Schools. This is a split assignment. A portion of the role supports the special education caseload through evaluations, IEP development, IEP-mandated services, and behavior intervention plans. A remaining portion supports general education students through Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions within the district's MTSS framework, including consultation with teachers, small-group skill-building, and short-term individual intervention. The School Social Worker collaborates with school staff, provides crisis support, and connects families to school and community resources to promote student success.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Social Work.
• Michigan Department of Education School Social Worker Approval (Full or Temporary) in good standing.
• One year experience in school social work practice in a school setting which can include master's level social work internship.
• Working knowledge of IDEA, Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE), FERPA, and the Michigan Child Protection Law.
• Able to effectively communicate with students, staff, parents, and outside support resources.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Special Education Caseload

• Perform comprehensive SSW evaluations and re-evaluations for students that may qualify for special education or are already on special education caseload.
• Participate in MET, IEPT, and IEP meetings, and support IEP development, implementation, and progress monitoring.
• Deliver IEP-mandated social work services consistent with each student's plan and minutes.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop, implement, and monitor Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).

General Education/MTSS

• Contribute to Tier 1 universal supports, including SEL programming, attendance interventions, and school climate work.
• Deliver Tier 2 small-group interventions focused on social-emotional learning, self-regulation, and coping skills.
• Provide Tier 3 individual intervention for students with elevated needs, including risk and threat assessment and safety planning.
• Consult with teachers and administrators on classroom-level behavior strategies, trauma-informed practices, and proactive support.
• Participate on the district's MTSS Teams.

Crisis, Collaboration, and Family Engagement

• Provide individual and group social-emotional support to students.
• Meet and collaborate with families, staff, and administration to support student needs.
• Provide crisis intervention , suicide risk and threat assessment support, conflict resolution, and re-entry planning following hospitalization or extended absence.
• Connect students and families to community mental health, Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties (CEI CMH) services, Medicaid, and basic-needs resources.
• Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities under the Michigan Child Protection Law.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and outside support resources.

Documentation, Compliance, and Reporting

• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with school, district, state, and legal requirements, including FERPA and confidentiality protections for behavioral health records.
• Collect and report outcome data required for accountability and any other applicable funding sources.
• Document services consistent with MARSE timelines and, where applicable, Medicaid School Services Program requirements.

SALARY / BENEFITS: Full-time position; in accordance with the HEA Master Contract

REPORTING / ASSIGNMENT: This position will serve either Murphy (gr. 2-5) or Ralya (gr. 2-5), to be determined based on district staffing and student needs; reports to building principal, with program supervision and support from the Director of Student Services.

APPLY TO: Interested and qualified applicants can apply by going to our website www.haslettschools.org (Human Resources-Employment Opportunities).

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: July 10, 2026, or until filled

FUNDING: Position may be funded in part through grant funds, and continuation beyond the current grant cycle is contingent on continued state appropriations and district sustainability decisions.

Haslett Public Schools is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace. Haslett Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs, activities, or employment.

E-mail: silvescm@haslettschools.org

Website: Link

Attachments: Elementary-SSW-2026-1.pdf

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