School Mission: UMA is a collaborative community engaging lifelong learners in active, authentic experiences. UMA is located in downtown St. Paul within sight of the Minnesota State Capitol. We serve students in grades 6 - 12. Our community is actively engaged in deconstructing systems of bias in all areas so that all our students can learn in an engaging environment to prepare them for being world citizens. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and community. UMA condemns racism and prejudice in all its forms and therefore promotes inclusion in all forms. This is evident in our ongoing organizational work that moves beyond mere statements to vetting its policies, procedures, and practices. As we post for positions, we hope to identify people who will assist in our mission to dismantle all bias so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at UMA. Upper Mississippi Academy is a vibrant, pioneering, experience-based charter school with a growing student body. We pride ourselves on our philosophy of teacher-as-designer, expecting and encouraging teachers to incorporate subject area content with real world context, including cross-curricular collaboration and the development of partnerships with local community members and organizations. Our St. Paul urban location provides access to a broad spectrum of Arts within the community. People seeking employment at UMA are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status. Description: School Social Worker (0.5-1.0 FTE) We are currently seeking a School Social Worker to be the link between school, home and community to provide direct and indirect services to students, families and colleagues that promote student&#8217;s academic and social success. This position includes many areas of support services and is a critical member of the student support team. We seek innovative candidates who find excitement in designing and conducting hands-on activities, student work/project showcases, and bringing their personal life experience into the school setting. Duties and Qualifications: * Valid Minnesota School Social Worker license or equivalent, willing to consider applicants completing coursework in the field * Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to positively impact community, parents, students, and staff. * Guide students in the creation of a respectful, non-bias school culture. * Seek to expand working opportunities with colleagues. * Accompany students on field trips, plan activities for Community Days, and participate in clubs and after school events. * Maintain accurate data for goal setting and record keeping. Create and maintain accountability for social work services provided. * Build relationships with parents through consistent communication. Direct Student Services: * Crisis intervention and mental health screening * Emotion regulation support and skill development * Participate in IEP meetings and special education evaluation process * Work collaboratively to define IEP social and emotional goals and objectives * Provide social work related services to individuals and groups as designated on IEP. * Complete progress notes as needed for IEP * Participate on Child Study Team * Collaborate with staff to develop positive behavior interventions / behavior plans * Serves as a mandated reporter Direct Family Services: * Assist parents in accessing and utilizing community resources * Parent Education (topics could include: child/adolescent development, disability specific, social emotional learning, etc) * Link families who are homeless or highly mobile to services and coordinate with service providers Service to School Community: * Provide professional development training (topics could include: mental health early warning signs, suicide prevention, mandated reporting, etc) * Advocate for student needs with staff, parents and community providers * Support an inclusive, welcoming and positive school culture * Collaborate with community service providers to align continuation of care * Facilitate restorative practices with individuals and groups * Collaborate with staff to evaluate and refine school-wide behavior expectation program Services to Staff: * Consult with staff to develop positive behavior interventions / behavior plans * Provide in-service training (topics could include: mental health diagnosis specific education and related accommodation strategies, child abuse and reporting, social emotional learning, etc) * Provide staff with relevant information (cultural, economic, familial, health) that may affect student&#8217;s behavior and performance * Convene/consult/collaborate with child study team * Provide support for staff Compensation: $51,000+ To Apply: Send a letter of interest, resume, current licensure/certification, and references (list or letter) to: opportunities@umissacademy.org<mailto:opportunities@umissacademy.org> Position is open until filled.