Special Education Social Worker - SY 26-27

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified School Special Education Social Worker at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan. The School Special Education Social Worker assists students with goal setting, behavior management, and obtaining needed community services.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or related field
• State of Michigan License for School Social Worker
• Interest in working with adolescents with special need
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of educators, students, and the general public.
• Ability to express self clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of productivity applications such as Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software) is required.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Exhibit high level of professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information, use good judgment, plan, and handle complex projects, and maintain a flexible attitude.
• Ability to take initiative; work well with others as a collaborative team member and exhibit good communication skills.

Benefits

• Life benefits – time & peace of mind
• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Health benefits – stay well & thrive
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career benefits – keep growing