School Social Worker Early Childhood Special Education Part Time Temporary

Job Goal(s):

This position is to cover a leave of absence for 3 days per week through Novemer 30 2026. The primary job goals of the Early Childhood School Social Worker is to complete comprehensive multidisciplinary special education evaluations for preschool age children participate in Early Childhood initiatives as an active team member and support the development of professional learning.

Location of Work:

Special Services Building

701 South Paw Paw Street

Lawrence MI 49064

Required Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Social Work
• Michigan approval or eligible for approval as a School Social Worker (310 form/temporary or full)
• Limited or Full Social Work License through the State of Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Office (LARA)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the area of school social work and experience in the areas of Early Childhood preferred
• Experience working with students with disabilities

Skills/Knowledge:

• MARSE Special Education Eligibility criteria and relevant local state and federal legislation statutes and policies
• Comprehensive Assessment and Evaluation Knowledge
• Trauma Informed Care
• Data-based Decision Making
• Evidence-based Mental Health Supports
• Functional Behavioral Analysis and Behavioral Interventions
• Knowledgeable of Community Agencies and Resources

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide consultation to school personnel to assist them in best meeting the educational needs of the students.
• Provide services to parents/families of students and potential students to help them in better meeting their needs and the needs of their child.
• Serve a liaison person and help coordinate efforts between school home local districts and other agencies/service providers.
• Effectively communicate/consult/team with parents staff agencies and others.
• Complete comprehensive evaluation/report of students in response to a special education referral.
• Participate in Early Childhood initiatives including the EC PBIS team.
• Coordinate the development and planning of professional learning activities.
• Adhere to Van Buren ISD policies and procedures.
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.
• Perform additional tasks responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.

Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISDs website at under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access you may use a computer at VBISD by calling .

Position is open until filled.

In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.