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Temporary School Social Worker

Young World Physical Education, Grand Rapids, MI, United States


Temporary School Social Worker
Northview Public Schools Special Education - Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Job Details

Job ID:

5658543

Application Deadline:

May 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Apr 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Sep 7, 2026

Job Description
General Summary:

An Elementary School Social Worker supports students’ social, emotional, and behavioral development to help them succeed academically and personally. Working within Michigan school systems and guidelines, they provide services to both general education and special education students, including those with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Qualifications:

Valid State of Michigan social work license (LLMSW or LMSW)

Completion of a Michigan-approved school social worker preparation program

Possession of, or eligibility for, a Michigan School Social Worker Certificate (Preliminary or Professional)

Knowledge of special education laws, including IEP processes and multidisciplinary team collaboration

Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, school staff, and community agencies

Essential Job Functions:

Provide individual and group counseling to students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges

Assess student needs and develop intervention or behavior support plans

Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to support student success

Participate in and help implement IEPs, evaluations, and multidisciplinary team meetings

Provide crisis intervention and ongoing case management for at-risk students

Other Job Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Services and/or Building Administrator(s)

Directly Responsible To:

Director of Special Services

Terms of Employment:

Temporary position hired through Edustaff: 9/7/26 - 12/7/26 (Approximately)

Work Hours: Monday through Friday 8:10am - 3:35pm following the Northview Public Schools academic calendar.

Position Type:

Substitute
Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Tina Hendrick

4365 Hunsberger Drive Ne

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525-6128

Phone: (616)363-6861

Email: thendrick@nvps.net

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