About Our Academy

Three Oaks Public School Academy (TOPSA) is a community school of excellence that provides an opportunity for all Muskegon area children to be engaged and empowered learners. Our rigorous curriculum is aligned with the state standards led by dedicated staff who are ready to prepare kids for college. We believe the mastery of curriculum will be achieved by extensive hands-on activities, project-based learning, and cooperative learning activities. Be a part of our engaged, empowered and excellent school community today!

A successful candidate for this position has:

• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels. 
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students. 
• The ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, and families to build trust and rapport within the school community.
• The willingness to be a humble change agent.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

About the role

To promote understanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student success along with the implementation of effective intervention strategies.  

What you'll do

Assessment of Student, Family and School Needs:

• Conducts assessments and evaluations in accordance with family and student rights.   
• Uses student, family, and school assessment results to identify needs that affect student learning.  Assess present developmental levels for purposes of implementing academic and/or behavior intervention plans for identified students on caseload.
• Administers necessary academic and/or behavior assessments of the eligible students above and beyond what is administered to all students.
• Provides social work counseling to students and parents.  
• Provides psycho-social assessment and diagnosis of behavior disabilities with recommendations and/or environmental manipulations at the school, home, and/or community with periodic reevaluations.  
• Evaluates transcripts; participates, as requested, in planning, implementation and follow-up phases of proficiency testing. 
• Participates in Child Study Process, Individual Education Plan (IEP), and student related PLC process as required.  

Advocacy: 

• Makes referrals to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-up.
• Serves as a liaison between school, family, and community resources. 
• Serves as a source of information regarding community resources.

Consultation and Collaboration:

• Participates in case conferences involving cooperation with other pupil personnel workers, school personnel, and community agencies. 
• Acts as a consultant to resolve problems concerning issuance of credits.  
• Work with students on an individual basis in seeking solutions to personal problems related to such areas as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.  

Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation:

• Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions of success. 
• Works cooperatively with the Health Education Teachers to carry out the Academy’s sex education program.
• Provides in-service training for staff in guidance programs and in student conflict resolution and self-awareness programs.  
• Develops and implements the academic and/or behavior intervention plan of identified students on caseload with the information collected based on the individual needs of the child and family.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the School Leader.   

Accountability:

• Conforms to the National Association of Social Work (NASW), Code of Ethics, and Standards for School Social Work practice.  
• Completes, as required by EDGAR, a Personnel Activity Report or Semi-Annual Certification with supporting Activity Log.
• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.   
• Maintains and administers the student records system according to the Academy, state, and federal regulations and protects the system’s confidentiality.   
• Organizes time, resources, energy, and workload in order to meet responsibilities. 
• Participates in appropriate professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma.
• Demonstrated competence in all areas of focus. 
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Social work case reporting and writing experience.
• Ability to counsel students, parents, and staff, individually and in groups.   
• Knowledge and skills of the IEP process. 
• Knowledge and skills working with students from all backgrounds.  
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary. 
• Strong interpersonal skills. 

About Choice Schools Associates

Three Oaks Public School Academy (TOPSA) is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Scholar Model, TOPSA is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding scholar schools within the state. The Scholar Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.