School Social Worker Middle School

Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium

Job Location:

Flint, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Social Worker-Counselor/Social Worker

Date Posted:
10/15/2025

Location:
C-A Middle School

District:
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools

Carman-Ainsworth Schools is looking for a School Social Worker. For full consideration all interested and qualified candidates should apply by sending in a resume to via email to or by mail to: Human Resources Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools G-3475 W. Court Street Flint MI 48532 no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday October 22 2025.

School Social Worker Middle School

Reports To
Director of Student Support Services

Supervises
N/A

Job Purpose and Focus
To assist students and their families in resolving personal emotional and social problems which may interfere with the students ability to make use of the school experience. To help identify and prescribe treatment programs for special education-eligible students.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

Masters Degree
Full approval by the Department of Education as a school social worker
Extensive understanding of special education administrative rules and laws and all disabilities listed in the Administrative Rules
Job-related experience
Ability to plan and coordinate effectively with other professionals
Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions
Ability to communicate effectively
Demonstrated initiative and understanding in working with students staff and parents/guardians
Ability to use appropriate assessment instruments and properly interpret results
Willingness to participate in ongoing training
Ability to function within board policies and procedures with a minimum of supervision
Ability to exercise confidentiality in relationships with students faculty and the general public
Ability to develop and maintain effective record keeping systems and procedures

Essential Functions and Representative Duties

Ability to write effective behavior plans and Functional Behavior Assessments with input of other staff
Ability to write effective social/emotional goals on Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Ability to understand the IEP process and conduct an effective IEP team meeting
Understanding of the student referral evaluation process
Serve as referral source for school personnel
Conduct home visits as necessary for problem cases or simply to enhance communication or address specific issues for students
Coordinate and develop resources within and outside the school system for use by children their families and school personnel.
Provide crisis intervention and crisis management for district students and staff
Serve as primary liaison between schools families and resources in the community and within the district
Perform casework service with individual students to correct those personal social or emotional maladjustments related to their educational and social progress
Maintain necessary records and written communications regarding all of the above
Meet Medicaid billing deadlines on a monthly basis
Perform other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment
Wages and benefits as outlined in the Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement with The Board of Education.

Work Environment
Work is normally performed in a typical school building and/or office environment. There is limited exposure to physical risk. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment
without direct supervision. Must be able to work toward district goals.

Evaluation/Performance Measurements
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Criteria for performance include but are not limited to:

Demonstrating knowledge of students
Demonstrating knowledge of resources
Creating an environment of respect and rapport
Establishing a culture for learning
Organizing physical space
Communicating clearly and accurately
Providing feedback to students parents and staff
Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness
Communicating with families
Contributing to the school and the district
Growing and developing professionally
Showing professionalism
Participation in specific training or workshop opportunities
Demonstration of interpersonal time conflict and stress management skills
Demonstration of ability to keep records and meet deadlines
Demonstrating effective human interactions
Production and efficiency related to job duties

Intent and Function of Position Descriptions
Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion transfer layoff and termination decisions.

All descriptions reflect essential functions and basic duties. Peripheral tasks have been excluded. Requirements skills and abilities are the minimal standards required to successfully perform the no instance should the duties responsibilities and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as appropriate in keeping with collective bargaining agreements and law.

Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools does not discriminate on the bases of race color national origin sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity) disability age religion height weight marital or family status military status ancestry genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic in its programs and activities including employment opportunities. The district shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination including but not limited to Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 42 U.S.C. 2000d. et seq.; and 42 U.S.C 2000e et seq.; The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 42 U.S.C. 1210 et seq.; The Handicappers Civil Rights Act MCL 37.1101 et seq.; and The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act MCL 37.2101 Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) 29 U.S.C. 621 et seq.

Position Type:Social Worker-Counselor/Social WorkerDate Posted:10/15/2025Location:C-A Middle SchoolDistrict:Carman-Ainsworth Community SchoolsCarman-Ainsworth Schools is looking for a School Social Worker. For full consideration all interested and qualified candidates should apply by sending in a re...