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Start Your Online Application Now<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.applitrack.com%2Falbertlea%2FOnlineApp%2FJobPostings%2FView.asp%3FAppliTrackJobId%3D3076&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Ceb8c59535a7e498eb40008dd93204588%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638828488986318561%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1mjpbCzVyU5WuNbiacjXkq31chUTPZhtMWf1U6ggcdM%3D&reserved=0> Date of Availability: 08/11/2025 Date Closing: 06/02/2025 Job Summary: * Full-time (1.0 FTE) School Social Worker for Grades 8-12 * Responsible for the following tasks: * Liaison with students, parents, school staff, and community agencies * Analyzes and interprets information for recommendations regarding needs and services * Participation in Child Study Teams * Collaboration with classroom teachers identifying special needs services for youth * Provide social work services to students and parents * Participation as a resource person for in-service training and planning * Participates in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process as required * Makes referral to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-up * Provide therapeutic and rehabilitative mental health services in conjunction with students with IEPs * Complete mental health assessments for special education students * Under supervision of mental health professional for purposes of third-party billing Qualifications: * Must hold appropriate Minnesota teaching license as a Licensed School Social Worker (licensed by the Board of Social Work and the Minnesota Board of Teaching) * Previous experience preferred * Possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills * Candidates preferred to have one of the following: * Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college/university and completed 2000 hours of supervised clinical experience delivering clinical services to treat mental illness or children with emotional disturbances * Enrolled in a Social Work Master's program from an accredited college/university Have a MSW from an accredited college/university Rate of Pay: Based on candidate's experience and education per the ALEA Master Agreement Benefits offered for this position are as listed * Health and Dental Insurance * Life Insurance * Long Term Disability * Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension * 403(B) Matching Annuity Plan * Disability (Sick) Leave/ESST Leave * PTO Albert Lea Area Schools&#8217; mission is to ensure individual growth that leads to engaged citizens and life-long learners. Albert Lea Area Schools offers&#8230; * Mentoring Program: Collaboration and ongoing support throughout the school year including new teacher induction professional learning opportunities. * New Teacher Onboarding: A three-day onboarding for new staff and their mentors * Teacher Development and Evaluation: Marzano instructional and evaluation framework * Professional Development: Opportunities available within the district (no fee) to grow in your teaching craft, also including required professional development opportunities for relicensure. * Competitive Salary and Benefits. 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