Position Type: Certified Student Support Services/Social Worker
Closing Date: Until Filled
SALARY: Berkley Education Association (BEA) - Teacher Salary Schedule
POSITION OPEN: Special Education - High School Social Worker
Exempt Position
Full-Time Position – 1.0 FTE
We are looking to fill this position with the right candidate and are open to either an immediate start or a start date aligned with the 2025–2026 school year. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply and note their availability.
DESCRIPTION: Berkley High School is seeking a compassionate and dedicated School Social Worker to join our student support team. Our high school includes specialized programs for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Cognitive Impairments (CI), and serves a diverse population of students with IEPs as well as those in general education.
The School Social Worker will provide comprehensive social work services to families, students, and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving the full benefit of their educational experience. The social worker will respond to referrals from school administration, families, teachers, the Student Support Team, and others by providing direct services and assisting families in accessing appropriate school and community resources.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
Full or temporary School Social Worker license through the Michigan Department of Education.
Experience working with high school-aged students; familiarity with ASD and CI supports preferred.
Strong diagnostic skills and knowledge of a wide range of psychiatric disorders.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience facilitating the IEP process.
Experience participating in the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team process.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, and parents.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborate with families, educational staff and community agencies to coordinate programs and services for students, including active participation in the MTSS process.
Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments. Write and implement corresponding Behavior Support Plans.
Maintain accurate and confidential records.
Foster students' personal, social, and life planning skills.
Provide individual and small group instructional support to students in areas such as executive functioning, emotional regulation, peer interactions and resilience.
Develop and reinforce Positive Behavior Intervention Supports.
Provide information, referral, and follow-up to parents and students for community agencies and resources.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Until Filled
District Vision: Our inclusive culture will inspire, empower and lead all learners to realize their full potential and make a positive difference in their future and community.
Commitment: The Berkley School District is committed to keeping diversity, equity and inclusion at the forefront of its goal of creating an environment where all staff, students and community members feel a sense of belonging.
Per School Safety Legislation, each individual, who is either employed full-time or part-time, or is assigned to regularly and continuously work under contract, shall be fingerprinted for the purpose of performing a criminal history background check. Prior to employment, selected candidate must complete the fingerprinting process. Berkley School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, height, weight or any disability in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
