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School Social Worker

Lansing School District· Office of Special Populations & Special Education – LSEA Auxiliary Services
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Lansing, MI$50.3k - $95kLSEA Salaried (35 hours/week - 40 weeks/year)Posted 11mo ago

About the role

School Social Workers assist with mental health, foster positive behavioral support, and consult with teachers, parents, and administrators. They provide individual and group counseling/therapy to support a safe and welcoming school environment.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a caseload of at-risk learners to provide support and behavioral interventions leading to academic success
  • Conduct group sessions with students in both a special ed and general ed setting who have common problems which impede their ability to be successful, (i.e. anger management, coping skills, etc.)
  • Share knowledge of community resources with individual students and families to increase their success at school and beyond
  • Develop, monitor progress towards, and communicate student goals and growth plans
  • Other tasks as needed in order to best serve Lansing students

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree with concentration in social work
  • Michigan Social Worker license (even if still considered "Limited")
  • Commitment to Lansing School District’s mission and vision
  • School Social Worker certification (SSW 310 form) or enrolled in a Michigan Program
  • Ability to obtain your School Social Worker Certification (or permitted if you have not yet completed the SSW310 coursework) through Michigan Department of Education

Skills

Required:Master’s degree in social workMichigan Social Worker licenseSchool Social Worker certification (SSW 310 form) or enrollment in Michigan program
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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