Social Worker 1.0 FTE (Temporary; Beginning 8/26/24 For Approx.12 Weeks; Multiple Positions Available)

Description: Under the direction of the Director of Special Education and the Building Principal, the Licensed School Social Worker provides direct and indirect social work services to students experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioral problems that interfere with their performance in school, and facilitates communication among school, home and community providers.

Job Summary:

1.Provides school social work services to students who are at-risk and/or are demonstrating social/emotional/behavioral problems within the school setting.

2.Provides direct and indirect school social work services as a related service in support of special education.

3.Acts as a liaison between the home, school and community providers to access, mobilize and coordinate services.

4.Designs and develops tiered interventions to meet the needs of the students in need of assistance.

5.Collects, analyzes, and reports information on selected programs and students as required by the School District and state policy.

6.Connects with all students in the building to serve as a positive and caring adult role model in the building.

7.Provides crisis intervention services as needed.

8.Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as apparent or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Bachelor's degree in social work.

2.Licensed as a school social worker by the Minnesota Department of Education.

3.Excellent communication skills.

4.Strong human relation and organizational skills.

5.Ability to build positive, productive relationships with diverse individuals and groups.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Master's degree in social work.

2.Three (3) years experience as a school social worker.

Application Procedure:

Apply online

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Equity is one of ISD728's core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. ISD728 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.