School Social Worker (0.5 FTE)

iCademy Global is a tuition-free Kï½12 virtual school headquartered in West Michigan. We know that a great education doesnt have to take place in a traditional classroom. Its about personalized attention between teachers and students parents and teachers and students and their peers. When students families and staff work together as a community students gain the tools they need to reach their goals.

iCademy Global is seeking a compassionate student-centered School Social Worker to support students academic social emotional and behavioral success in a virtual school setting. This role works closely with students families teachers administrators and outside providers to reduce barriers to learning and help students stay engaged in school.

This position requires someone who is proactive organized relational and comfortable supporting students and families through virtual communication with in-person support when appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Provide social work services that support student well-being engagement attendance and academic success
• Identify barriers to learning and help develop appropriate supports and interventions
• Conduct student needs assessments risk assessments and social developmental histories as appropriate
• Provide short-term counseling check-ins and supportive interventions for students
• Support students and families with attendance behavior mental health concerns family stressors and community resource connections
• Collaborate with staff through MTSS Section 504 IEP and student support processes as appropriate
• Assist with behavior intervention planning and crisis response
• Maintain timely accurate documentation and service records
• Build strong positive relationships with students and caregivers
• Participate in school teams professional learning and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Social Work required
• Must hold valid Michigan School Social Worker approval or credential authorizing service as a School Social Worker in a school setting
• Experience working with school-aged children and families preferred
• Experience in a Kï½12 school setting preferred
• Strong communication organization and documentation skills
• Comfortable using technology and virtual communication platforms

Work Environment:

• Primarily remote with scheduled on-site requirements
• On-site one day per week during the school year (Tuesdays)
• Additional on-site attendance required for state testing new student orientation and other required school events
• Reliable internet access and appropriate home workspace required

Position Details:

• Part-time exempt. School-year position
• 26-27 School Year
• Balanced Calendar ( / Thursday Full Days
• Friday Half Day

iCademy Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability religion height weight marital status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications required. Duties may change at any time based on organizational needs.

Management Company:

iCademy Global district(s) are operated by Innovative Education Services (IES) a non-profit management company. matching

License/Certification:

• School Social Work License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Zeeland MI 49464