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School Social Worker, 1.0 ? Benson Public Schools District Open until filled School Social Worker Full time ? 2026-27 School Year Benson Public Schools is seeking a professional and enthusiastic licensed School Social Worker. Description: The 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. General Duties : Provide social work services to students on an IEP (behavior intervention, social skills, coping strategies, emotion identification and regulation) Be available to provide support to general education students on a regular basis Provide Social Emotional Learning opportunities to elementary classrooms Assist with Crisis Intervention and De-escalation (CPI training necessary) academic, social, and emotional development Facilitate groups focused on social skills, anger management, and conflict resolution Help to connect families with resources such as food, housing, mental health services, and county support Partner with administration, teachers, and parents to address attendance, academic, or behavioral issues Communicate and collaborate with families and county social workers on a regular basis to best support student needs Qualifications: Masters Degree in Social Work (Licensed Graduate Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker) Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker preferred LSW/licensed School Social Worker Salary: Annual salary range of $47,500 ? 87,000 Pay will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Benefits: Benson Public Schools provides eligible employees with a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as flexible spending plans. All employees participate in the state?s pension program, (TRA/PERA). Employees can participate in the 403(b) retirement program. Additional Voluntary Benefits are also available including short and long term disability and supplemental life insurance. Inquiries can be made to suptoffice@benson.k12.mn.us . Position is open until filled. Please send cover letter, resume, references and completed Non-certified staff job application found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfP6hDCAl0_8zxDn2ZJ1LLnZR1SzfX3dAzT-s4eILOIJmc5mA/viewform or Mail to: Benson Public Schools, 1400 Montana Ave., Benson, MN 56215 or send electronically to: suptoffice@benson.k12.mn.us ISD #777 is an equal opportunity employer