Social Worker

1.0 FTE Social Worker

Cottage Grove Middle School / FLEX

Anticipated Start Date: On or around 8/19/2024.

Compensation:

Salary schedule based on Teacher contract, previous teaching experience and education.

Benefits:

Benefit information can be found on the District Website under Human Resources and Benefits. Please look under Forms & Publications for specific Insurance Premiums.

License Requirement:

Current Minnesota Pre K-12 School Social Worker License.

Position Summary:

Provide assistance to students and staff to help student's function effectively in the school environment.

Primary Job Functions:

• Provide consultation to building student support teams.

• Share resources and agency information with staff and families.

• Act as liaison between parents/family and school including conducting home visits.

• Support all students in the area of social, emotional and behavioral issues.

• Provide crisis intervention and prevention activities to both students and staff.

• Maintain student files and required district paperwork as it relates to individual student needs.

• Maintain data collection on support services provided to students.

• Assist in designing and shaping behavioral interventions for both students and staff

• Provide staff development for paraprofessionals as it relates to this position

• Knowledge and awareness and training of Minnesota Statutes as it relates to behavior (i.e. CPI, PCM and other required supports).

• Adhere to Minnesota Board of Social Work and the Minnesota School Social Workers Association Standards.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications (Education, License, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

Required:

• Minnesota licensure as a Licensed Social Worker and a School Social Worker

• Solid knowledge and understanding of how to access outside/community resources and agencies to support families and staff.

• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.

• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email, Microsoft Word and due process system.

• Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.

• Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.

Posting will be removed from the website when the position has been filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer