ACCEL Schools
Education
SpecialEducationSocialWorker
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“Special Education Social Worker at ACCEL Schools. Skills: Special education, Social work, Student support. Assist students and families in obtaining needed community. Provide group and individual sessions”
Industry & Context.
Solve practical problems; Deal with variables
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree in social work, State of Michigan License for School Social Worker, Knowledge of productivity applications, Ability to handle confidential information, Ability to use good judgment, Ability to plan complex projects, Ability to maintain a flexible attitude
Nice to Have
Interest in working with adolescents with special need
What You'll Do.
Assist students and families in obtaining needed community
Provide group and individual sessions
Participate in student evaluations
Prepare required reports
Assist in crisis prevention
Assist in crisis intervention
Serve on student study teams
Serve on student support teams
staff and families to complete
Develop behavior plans
Take a leadership role in working with staff
Organize staff development activities
Help students and families understand the importance of
Help students and families understand the benefits of
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with students; Work with staff; Work with families; Work with administration
Communication Scope
Present information; Respond to questions; Express self clearly
Full Job Description
About the Team ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified School Special Education Social Worker at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan. Be part of the difference at Barber Preparatory Academy! Barber Preparatory Academy is a public charter school providing PK-8th grade students with a well-rounded education including community service learning and competitive sports. Celebrating over 10 years of service to the Highland Park community, the school is known for its welcoming staff and faculty. Barber Prep is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014. About the Opportunity: The School Special Education Social Worker assists students with goal setting, behavior management and obtaining needed community services. To also perform student evaluations for special education eligibility and provide individuals or small group sessions to meet IEP requirements for students in special education and regular education programs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned. 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. Participate in student evaluations for special education eligibility including preparing required reports and case management. Assist in crisis prevention and crisis intervention activities. Serve on student study and student support teams. Work with students, staff and families to complete behavior analyses and to develop behavior plans, which will include positive intervention strategies. Take a leadership role in working with staff and administration to organize staff development activities to assist them in better handling diverse student needs. Help students and families understand the importance of regular attendance and benefits of education. QUALIFICATION REQ
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