School Social Worker at Wellspring Preparatory High School

School Information:

Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Wellspring Preparatory High School opened in 2010 and serves students 9-12. At Wellspring Prep, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Wellspring Preparatory High School click here.

Why Choose Wellspring Preparatory High School:

Student-Centered Approach: Focused on individual student growth and potential, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment.

High Standards: Recognized as a Top 5 Charter High School in Michigan by prestigious rankings (US News & World Report and Niche College Board), demonstrating commitment to educational excellence.

Professional Development: Offer extensive mentorship from experienced staff and personalized coaching opportunities, supporting continuous professional growth for educators.

Building Culture: Emphasis on mentorship and personalized development suggests a supportive workplace that values staff development and utilizes a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for staff and students.

Opportunities to Lead: We have several different clubs and athletic teams for those interested in leading character and high achieving teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs, as well as progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services and participate in student IEP meetings.

Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, as well as monitor the students’ responses to the interventions identified.

Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to general and special education teachers.

Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services.

Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate the results to all team members in parent-friendly language

Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services.  

Establish relationships with both students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning.

Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success

Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process and collaborate with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning.

Provide crisis intervention services.

Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.

Qualifications:

Hold a master's degree in social work; exceptions apply in North Carolina and Ohio

Hold a valid social work license issued in the state you are applying for.

Candidates for positions in Michigan must have state approval as a school social worker.

Knowledge of special education processes and procedures is preferred.

Candidates with experience working with at-risk students is preferred if applicable to the school.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.