School Social Worker 1.0 FTE - Johnson Elementary School

- Position Type:
Certified Student Support Services/Social Worker - Date Posted:
10/13/2026 - Location:
Johnson Elementary - District:
Huron Valley Schools - Master's Degree with eligibility for full approval as school social worker in Michigan (pending one year of satisfactory work performance) with experience serving students with a variety of disabilities, or enrolled in an approved SSW program (district will apply for waiver application under Rule 340.1799f).
- License in MILARA (Michigan Licensing And Regulatory Affairs)
- MDE Certification, or a SSW-310 Recommendation for Temporary School Social Work approval from a University.
- Evidence of working collaboratively and has established and maintained trusting, effective relationships with staff, students and parents.
- Highly organized with strong oral and written communication skills
- The ability to independently and accurately implement the requirements of IDEA and Michigan's Special Education Rules, including the MET/IEP process, timelines, and eligibility criteria, as well as the requirements of Section 504
- Conduct assessments/evaluations to develop FBA/BIPs Pre-School to Age 26
- Lead parent groups and facilitate professional development
- Skill in assessment and the ability to use this skill to participate in differential diagnosis of disabilities, as well as solid clinical skills which include the ability to provide personalized interventions, based on sound clinical judgment, in individual or group situations
- Skill in a variety of flexible behavior management strategies appropriate for use with students with a variety of disabilities
- The ability to work with families and facilitate cooperation with community agencies/resources in order to meet the needs of students in the educational setting
- A willingness to be an advocate for the unique needs of students with disabilities, while working cooperatively with special education team members and general education staff
- Provide services to general education, 504 and students with IEPs
- Participate on the evaluation team for 504s, initial and 3-year reevaluations
- Implementation of FBAs and BIPs
- Participate in the MTSS process
- Serve as a member of the building Crisis Team
- Support Homebound students as requested
- Other duties as assigned
| School Social Worker 1.0 FTE - Johnson Elementary School | JobID: 18685 |
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Huron Valley Schools is seeking an effective and positive Social Worker. Must be in alignment with best practices and highly organized with providing services. This individual will need to be collaborative in working with a broad range of service providers, students and staff.
| Position Type: Student Support Services Social Worker | |
Location: Johnson Elementary School Salary: Per HVEA contract Reports To: Principal Status: 2026/27 School Year Date posted: 10/13/26 Date closed: Until Filled Start Date: As soon as possible |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree or higher.
LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS: Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Apply on-line at hvs.org
A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position.
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Lori Lowe
Executive Assistant to Chief Human Resource Officer
2368 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357
248.684.8293 (TELEPHONE) • 248.684.8266 (FAX)
E-MAIL: [email protected]
Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and Title IX Coordinator
In compliance with 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, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.