Position: Full-Time Social Worker (School District Setting)!
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Job Description
School Social Worker | Michigan
Full-Time | 2026–2027 School Year | School-Based Contract
Support Student Well-Being. Champion Success. Build Stronger School Communities.
Clarifi Staffing Solutions is proud to connect exceptional behavioral health professionals with rewarding educational careers. We are actively partnering with a dynamic school district in Southwest Michigan (SW MI) to welcome a dedicated School Social Worker to their student support team for the 2026–2027 academic year.
At our organization, we believe your career opportunity should support your professional growth as much as your personal goals. We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and ongoing access to continuing education resources to help you advance your practice while making a lasting impact.
Role Overview
In this full-year position, you will serve a diverse student population spanning preschool through high school (PreK-12), addressing the social, emotional, and behavioral challenges that impact academic performance and relationships.
Brief Position Highlight
Staff Development: Create and deliver professional learning opportunities and workshops for school staff.
Direct Student Support: Provide crisis management, individual counseling, and targeted behavioral interventions.
IEP & Intervention Planning: Actively contribute to IEP development, student goal-setting, and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) planning.
Community & Family Engagement: Facilitate workshops that equip parents and educators with actionable strategies to support student needs.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner closely with families, educators, administrators, and external clinical support teams to build a cohesive network of care.
Requirements
Skills: Strong crisis-management, clinical assessment, and intervention skills.
Education: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
Certification
Valid Michigan Department of Education (MDE) School Social Worker approval, or verified eligibility to obtain state certification prior to the start of employment.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to effectively bridge the gap between school and home.
Collaboration: A proven, team-oriented approach with the ability to work dynamically alongside students, families, and school professionals.
Ready to help students thrive? Take the next step in your career by submitting your updated resume today. We look forward to connecting with you!
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Key Responsibilities
The School Social Worker will provide direct student support, including crisis management and counseling, while contributing to IEP development and MTSS planning. They will also facilitate professional learning for staff and engage with families to support student well-being.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 18% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Social Work median $74k (middle half $64k–$84k)306 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Michigan | 238 active | 6,580 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 60% remote · 18% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan social worker listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment255 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,485 in the last 30 days | 1,483 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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