Renaissance Public School Academy is currently hiring a full-time School Social Worker.

Renaissance Academy engages students in the world around them as they set goals, develop skills, and explore areas of passion. We know that people who can creatively solve problems, work collaboratively with a diverse population, communicate with precision and clarity, and think critically using logic and reason will be successful under any circumstances.

That’s why we have embraced PBL and a developmental approach that respects students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development. In our K-8 school, students are placed in teams where genuine differentiation is taking place with students working in centers and with partners on work that challenges them. The student experience is at the center of our work and is guided by the belief that learning is fun and rewarding and school is a great place to be!

RPSA is a public charter school that opened in 1996. In that time, it has enjoyed Reward school status from the Michigan Department of Education as well as increasing enrollment and respect in the community. RPSA values and builds upon its relationships with community partners like the Saginaw-Chippewa Tribe, Keepin’ It Local in the 989, and Kids Hope Mentoring. These partnerships, along with a board of directors that supports PBL and teachers through their strategic planning and budgeting, make Renaissance Public School Academy a truly different and rewarding place to work. If you’re interested in joining the Renaissance family on this exciting mission, click here.

Essential Duties 

The successful Special Population Personnel employee provides support for students across a variety of areas, including behavior, rehabilitation, counseling and therapy. The Special Population Personnel employee provides confidentiality for students and parents. In addition, the successful Special Population Personnel employee will work as a consultant to parents, teachers and administration in regard to learning styles and behavior modification techniques. The Special Population Personnel employee will work to reinforce positive student behavior, counsel students as necessary and promote maximum student achievement, especially for disabled students. In addition, the Special Population Personnel employee is responsible for all other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

Supervision 

Individuals in this position must be able to apply effective supervision methods. When necessary, the Special Population Personnel employee may be required to supervise students or facilitate meetings. 

Planning & Implementation 

An effective employee in this position will possess the ability to provide leadership, initiative, support and assistance with student related functions. The Special Population Personnel employee must possess exceptional planning and organization skills, as well as a high level of confidentiality. The Special Population Personnel employee should assist in the planning and implementation of student development. 

Knowledge & Expertise 

Qualified employees in this position will possess knowledge of behavior modification techniques, rehabilitation, learning styles, behavior analysis, child development and data analysis. The Special Population Personnel employee must also be able to manage a variety of documents while maintaining legality and confidentiality. In addition, the Special Population Personnel employee must possess the ability to implement programs that promote advanced learning and development at the individual level. The Special Population Personnel employee should possess expertise in behavioral intervention, rehabilitative programs and reinforcement techniques. In addition, the Special Population Personnel employee should have knowledge in the assigned areas of psychology, counseling, education, training, child development or therapy. 

Reasoning Ability 

An employee in this position must be able to effectively draw conclusions based on their ability to identify problems, collect information and establish facts. In addition, an individual in this position will possess the ability to provide both logical and abstract solutions in standard and non-standard situations. 

Interpersonal Qualities 

A qualified employee in this position will possess outstanding oral and written communication skills. This employee must have the ability to provide effective responses to all inquiries from all parties, including students, parents, staff, Partner Solutions, the community and the Academy Board. An employee in this position must also be able and willing to work with staff and administration to problem solve. 

*All employees must successfully pass a criminal background check. 

*All employees must follow the code of conduct as outlined in the Employee Handbook. 

Education & Experience 

A School Social Worker must possess a master’s degree in social work. In addition, A School Social Worker must have a Limited Master Social Worker (“LMSW”) License or Master Social Worker (“MSW”) License. If in possession of a LMSW License, the School Social Worker must pass a comprehensive exam within six years to obtain a MSW License. If applicable, approval via the Office of Special Education Services may be required. Must meet all requirements established by the Michigan Department of Education for School Social Workers.

Physical Demands & Work Environment 

In order to successfully perform the essential duties of this job, the employee must be able to meet the following physical demands:

• Occasionally lift and/or move objects or individuals weighing up to 75 pounds. 
• Stand and walk frequently. 
• Withstand all demands presented by outside weather conditions at any time of the year. 
• Withstand a moderate noise level. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Company Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans

• 2% 401(k) company contribution 

• 5% 401(k) company match

• Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer

• Voluntary Plans Available

For more information on Renaissance Public School Academy, please visit our website https://renaissancepsa.com/