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Full-Time School Social Worker - Minneota Public School
Posted on 2025-05-21 11:18:40 AM
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FULL-TIME SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER - MINNEOTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Minneota Public Schools is seeking applications for a full-time School Social Worker.
This position will be equally shared Lakeview Public Schools and Minneota Public Schools.
POSITION SUMMARY
The School Social Worker will provide students in multiple grades (K-12) with services to improve social-emotional, health, academic, and wellness outcomes. The School Social Worker will offer services to students and provide resources and support to promote academic achievement and social-emotional well-being. The School Social Worker will work closely with other staff members and also maintain a relationship with the students’ families.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in social work is required, Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Valid Minnesota School Social Work License is required, or in the process of obtaining the License.
- Knowledge in research-based Best Practices.
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide support for students by working directly with individual students and-or groups of students to increase their academic, social/behavioral, communication, and study skills.
- Perform direct social work support services to youth and their families.
- Implement prosocial teaching strategies to increase student participation and engagement.
- Participate in and conduct trainings for district staff on aspects of problem solving including data collection and positive behavioral supports.
- Assist school staff in the identification of students with disabilities ages birth through 21 through participation in intervention activities, child study committees, and consultation activities.
- Support the needs of all the students in PreK-grade 12.
- Work with School Counselors, School Social Workers, and Administrators in Lakeview and Miinneota to plan and implement support plans and weekly individual and group meetings.
- Conduct small groups and classroom lessons that focus on social work/youth-related issues.
- Provide direct support to classroom teachers with students who may need additional supportive intervention services.
- Provide a sense of positive school community while developing leadership skills within our students.
- Develop relationships with youth and families that foster academic success.
SALARY/CONTRACT
The contract will be for 8 hours per day for the entire 2025-2026 school year.
Salary will be determined based on experience and licensing. Salary range is $44,344 to $72,000.
A competitive compensation and benefits package will be negotiated based upon the successful candidate’s background and experience.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To complete an application, please submit the following documents via email to Scott Monson, Superintendent – scott.monson@minneotaschools.org:
- a letter of interest,
- professional resume,
- three current letters of recommendation,
- the position application,
- a copy of the PELSB or state licensure, and
- official college/university transcripts
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The position will remain open until filled.
Please contact Superintendent Scott Monson at scott.monson@minneotaschools.org or (507) 872-6532 with any questions.
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Minneota Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.
Tara Skorczewski
Business Manager
Minneota Public Schools
(P) 507-872-6532
(F) 507-872-5172
tara.skorczewski@minneotaschools.org