School Social Worker - Special Education

School Social Worker - Special Education JobID: 33676 Position Type: Student Support Services/Social WorkerDate Posted: 10/13/2026Location: Beacon School Closing Date: until filled District: Lincoln Park Public Schools Additional Information: Show/HideLINCOLN PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS1650 ChampaignLincoln Park, Michigan 48146 ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCYSpecial Education 2026 -2027 School Year POSITION:School Social Worker - Special Education Beacon (1) position And any positions that result from the filling of this postingQUALIFICATIONS:School Social Work Licensure/Temporary or Full School Approval for School Social WorkerExperience in a school environmentExperience in a center based program preferredExperience working with students with Emotional Impairments preferredPrefer PBIS, CPI and Crisis Intervention training and experienceExperience in working within the MTSS frameworkTeam work, team building, and mediation skills and ability to work independentlySuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education and/or Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.DUTIES:Provide in-classroom behavioral support, coaching, training and strategies for meeting the needs of studentsConduct special education evaluations: IEP's; MDRs; and provide school social work services as necessaryConduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and write Positive Behavior Intervention PlansFacilitate wraparound meetings and behavior review meetingsAddress behavior by providing behavioral interventions and problem solving strategiesIntervene in crisis situationsWork collaboratively with multidisciplinary staff, parents, and administratorsDocument and collect data for behavior interventions and services providedDetermine appropriate behavior treatment plans through documented evaluations and consultationsCollaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities and behavior strategies/interventionsImplement trauma-informed/resiliency based strategies & interventionsImplement building wide PBISParticipate in student success team meetingsMaintain compliance with special education timelines, required paperwork and documentationMeet the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplinesComply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policyMaintain up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with therapy in the school-based settingOther duties as assignedRESPONSIBLE TO:Building Administrators and Executive Director of Special EducationWORK SCHEDULE:According to School CalendarSALARY:According to LPEA Master AgreementJennifer WalkerExecutive Director of Staff and Student Services We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination. The Executive Director of Staff and Student Services 1650 Champaign, Lincoln Park, MI 48146 313-389-0200 ext. 20305