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Position Type: Certified/Licensed/ Social Worker Date Posted: 11/12/2025 Location: LEAs District: Saginaw Intermediate School District TITLE OF POSITION: School Social Worker RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director of Special Education and/or Birth - 5 Supervisor of Special education SALARY: Per Schedule - (A or B depending on Step Placement on position)based upon qualification and experience CLASSIFICATION: Professional (SIFT) DEPARTMENT: Special Education SUMMARY OF POSITION: The School Social Worker provides direct and/or indirect social work services to students with IEPs/IFSPs (meets eligibility for special education programs/services). Direct service as identified in the IEP/IFSP will vary in form length intensity and methodology depending upon the students identified needs. Indirect service will consist of serving as a liaison consultant and advocate on behalf of the student family and/or school. The School Social Worker may assist teachers principals counselors and parents in understanding and treating the social and emotional behavior of students in special education or those suspected of having a disability. School Social Workers are a crucial member of the behavior intervention planning team. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Assessment/Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team Responsibilities The School Social Worker participates with the Multidisciplinary Evaluation of students suspected of having a disability as required by law or as identified in the Evaluation Review process. Assist with the coordination of referrals and pre-referral consultations. Explain parental rights as part of the referral process. Review the contents of the Parent Handbook with parents/guardians. Secure parental permission (consent) to test students suspected of being a student with a disability. Gather developmental data and write a social history with parental input. Observe students suspected of being emotionally impaired in various settings. Assist with the initial and re-evaluation process as specified in rule. Assist in completion of Functional Behavioral Assessments as per operational procedure. Assist in the development of Behavioral Intervention Plans. Counseling Help special education students who are experiencing adjustment problems by providing direct therapy as written in the IEP / IFSP or by referring them to a community agency. Attend IEP / IFSP Team meetings as necessary for special education students needing and/or receiving services. Utilize resources found in the school and community to meet the needs of special education students. Work with parents who need assistance in understanding child growth and child management techniques. Share with the school staff knowledge of child growth and development and principals of human behavior as they affect the child in the school setting. Help classroom teachers administrators counselors and parents understand and plan for the social-emotional problems that special education students experience. Assist in conducting in-service training programs for parents teachers and/or administrators on request. Serve as a liaison to community agencies. Provide crisis intervention on behalf of special education students. Reports and Records Complete necessary and appropriate reports. Write goals and instructional objectives for all students receiving direct service. Complete and/or assist in the completion of student progress reports. Maintain appropriate and orderly student files. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Carry out Primary Caseload Provider responsibilities for students where the SSW is identified as the only service provider. To use proper phone etiquette at all times. Other duties as requested by Supervisor. Maintain professional competency by attending staff meetings conferences workshops and participating in professional organizations. Willingness to learn and utilize basic keyboarding computer skills. Willingness to receive additional training to improve job skills. Participate in the District Planning Process and Work Teams. MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS: Meet the State Special Education requirements to be a School Social Worker as listed in Rule 340.1012. Direct experience with support of Early On student Demonstrate oral and written communication skills. Demonstrate conflict resolution skills. Demonstrate skills to work effectively with staff school administrators and outside agencies in the delivery of special education services. Demonstrate the ability to work successfully with students parents staff community and advocacy groups. Demonstrate the ability to function in a total organizational context. Must have a valid drivers license and acceptable transportation. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE: As per Saginaw Intermediate School Districts teacher contract. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must complete and submit an online Saginaw Intermediate School District application. Apply online at: In addition to the online application applicants are required to submit electronically a cover letter resume and at least three (3) letters of recommendation. An application may be obtained online by going to the SISD website at and clicking on the Employment section. Job ID : 4557 Posted: 11/12/2025 Application Deadline: Open until filled. Applicants desiring disability accommodations should contact the Human Resources Department An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action MFH Employer NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sexual orientation gender and gender identity disability age or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources Saginaw Intermediate School District 3933 Barnard Road Saginaw MI 48603 Telephone: Fax: Email: Web:

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