School Social Worker

Position Type:
Specialized Services/Social Worker
Date Posted:
6/13/2024
Location:
TBA
Closing Date:
Until filled POSITION: School Social Worker - Act 18 (ASD program) 1.0 FTE (Each)
LOCATIONS: To be determined
Plymouth-Canton is seeking to employ culturally responsive teachers who will be able to support and sustain equity-focused instruction for all learners. These educators create high achieving learning environments. They identify and systematically apply differentiated instruction and assessment that improves achievement for all learners from all racial groups.
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possess a master's degree in Social Work.
2. Possess a valid Michigan Social Worker License.
3. Possess or immediately qualify for full or temporary approval as a School Social Worker.
4. Ability to assess student needs by the appropriate use of agency and school records through interviews of school personnel, family members and community resources, and by observation of the student.
5. Ability to clearly interpret the results of diagnostic procedures to parents, schools and relevant others and to establish follow-up procedures for monitoring student progress.
6. Assist in developing and establishing programs for children based upon results of diagnostic procedures.
7. Understand and apply the concepts of child learning and development in any diagnostic, treatment or interpretive situation.
8. Possess working knowledge of the special developmental and learning needs of students with IEP's.
9. Communicate diagnostic data and intervention strategies in writing and orally to relevant individuals.
10. Possess applicable working knowledge of casework and/or group work treatment procedures with children.
11. Possess working knowledge of social emotional learning assessments and interventions.

RELEVANT UNDERSTANDINGS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Awareness of the physical, social, emotional and academic development of the learner.
• Capable of nurturing the home-school-community relationship.
• Proficient and knowledgeable in the core subject areas.
• Able to provide a flexible, stable and pleasant learning environment that is student-centered while maintaining appropriate classroom management.
• Familiarity with culturally relevant pedagogy and be able to include this pedagogy in his/her teaching practices.
• Understanding of pertinent learning intervention practices, such as Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in professional learning communities.
• Knowledge of and practical experience in research based instructional practices.
• Knowledge and practice with formative and summative assessments to evaluate and improve student achievement.
• Ability to implement school district curriculum with consistency.
• Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data and use data to inform instruction.
• Collaborate in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards.
• Form and maintain relationships with students' families.
• Participate in on-going professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement.

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Certificated Personnel.
BEGINNING DATE : August 2024
SALARY : PCEA Teachers Salary Schedule
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
INTERNAL APPLICANTS - Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

• Letter of interest
• Updated resume
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS - Apply online using the External Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

• Cover Letter - Address letter to Abdul Madyun, Chief Human Resource Officer
• Resume
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.
• Two current letters of recommendation
• Copies of official transcripts for all degrees earned
• Copy of valid Michigan Social Worker License
• Full approval letter (if applicable)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.
DEADLINE : Open until filled