School Social Worker - Special Education
Young World Physical Education, Lawrence, MI, United States
School Social Worker - Mattawan Consolidated Schools / Paw Paw Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5669104
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
The primary goal is to improve the success of students with disabilities in school through service and consultation with students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community agencies.
Location of Work
Mattawan Consolidated Schools and Paw Paw Public Schools
Base Location: Special Services Building
701 N Paw Paw Street
Lawrence, MI 49064
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Masters Degree in social work required
Certification: Michigan approval or eligible for approval as a school social worker and registered with Board of Social Work, Michigan Department of Community Health required
Work Experience: Previous school social work experience is preferred
Skills
School-based consultation and service
Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and progress monitoring
Special Education evaluation processes
Collaboration with family, school and community agencies
Essential Job Functions
Provide a range of services to students as identified via IEP process.
Provide consultation and support to families and school personnel to support student success.
Serve a liaison to help coordinate efforts between school, home, community agencies and other service providers.
Perform a comprehensive special education evaluation in alignment with State and local policies and procedures.
Document and evaluate services on a regular basis.
Demonstrate the VBISD principles of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with school teams, parents, and community agencies and providers.
Adhere to Van Buren ISD policies and procedures.
Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.
Perform additional tasks, responsibilities, and duties as assigned by the Special Education Supervisor or Director of Special Education.
Valid driver's license required.
Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.
Position Type:
Regular
Job Requirements
At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Master's degree preferred.
Contact Information
Van Buren HR
490 South Paw Paw St.
Lawrence, Michigan 49064
Phone: 269-674-8091
Email: kduffy@vbisd.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Details
Job ID:
5669104
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
The primary goal is to improve the success of students with disabilities in school through service and consultation with students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community agencies.
Location of Work
Mattawan Consolidated Schools and Paw Paw Public Schools
Base Location: Special Services Building
701 N Paw Paw Street
Lawrence, MI 49064
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Masters Degree in social work required
Certification: Michigan approval or eligible for approval as a school social worker and registered with Board of Social Work, Michigan Department of Community Health required
Work Experience: Previous school social work experience is preferred
Skills
School-based consultation and service
Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and progress monitoring
Special Education evaluation processes
Collaboration with family, school and community agencies
Essential Job Functions
Provide a range of services to students as identified via IEP process.
Provide consultation and support to families and school personnel to support student success.
Serve a liaison to help coordinate efforts between school, home, community agencies and other service providers.
Perform a comprehensive special education evaluation in alignment with State and local policies and procedures.
Document and evaluate services on a regular basis.
Demonstrate the VBISD principles of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with school teams, parents, and community agencies and providers.
Adhere to Van Buren ISD policies and procedures.
Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.
Perform additional tasks, responsibilities, and duties as assigned by the Special Education Supervisor or Director of Special Education.
Valid driver's license required.
Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.
Position Type:
Regular
Job Requirements
At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Master's degree preferred.
Contact Information
Van Buren HR
490 South Paw Paw St.
Lawrence, Michigan 49064
Phone: 269-674-8091
Email: kduffy@vbisd.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr