ACCEL Schools

Education

SpecialEducationSocialWorker

Highland Park, Michigan, United States
The Brief

“Special Education Social Worker at ACCEL Schools. Skills: Social work, Special education, Behavior management. Assist students and families in obtaining needed community services. Provide group and individual sessions on conflict resolution, goal setting, appropriate school and social behaviors and identified individual needs”

Industry & Context.

Education
Problems you'll solve

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master’s degree in social work or related field, State of Michigan License for School Social Worker, Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of educators, students and the general public, Ability to express self clearly, both orally and in writing, Knowledge of productivity applications such as Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software), Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, Exhibit high level of professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information, use good judgment, plan and handle complex projects and maintain a flexible attitude, Ability to take work well with others as a collaborative team member and exhibit good communication skills

Nice to Have

Interest in working with adolescents with special need

What You'll Do.

Assist students and families in obtaining needed community services

Provide group and individual sessions on conflict resolution

appropriate school and social behaviors and identified individual needs

Participate in student evaluations for special education eligibility

Prepare required reports and case management

Assist in crisis prevention and crisis intervention activities

Serve on student study and student support teams

staff and families to complete behavior analyses

Develop behavior plans

Help students and families understand the importance of regular attendance and benefits of education

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with students, staff and families to complete behavior analyses; Take a leadership role in working with staff and administration to organize staff development activities

Communication Scope

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of educators, students and the general public; Ability to express self clearly, both orally and in writing; good communication skills

Process & Methodology

Plan and handle complex projects

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