School Social Worker

1.0 FTE position at Jefferson Elementary, starting approximately 8/24/26 for the 26-27 school year.

About the role

Provides developmental and supportive counseling services to early childhood and kindergarten aged students. Consults with teachers and administrators to assist in developing interventions and alternatives to facilitate student's academic performance and emotional adjustment. Serves as liaison between school and home to ensure appropriate transition of students.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmental and supportive counseling to early childhood and kindergarten students
• Consult with teachers and administrators to develop interventions for academic performance and emotional adjustment
• Act as liaison between school and home for student transitions

Requirements

• Valid licensure and credentials
• Licensed Graduate Social Work (LGSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) preferred
• Credentials from the Minnesota Department of Education
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work or chemical health related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• K-12 School Social Work License
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff, and administration

Qualifications

• Successful experience working as a social worker in a school with at-risk students in setting III is highly desirable

About the district

Faribault Public Schools is a rural Pre-K through Adult School District located about 50 miles south of the Twin Cities. The district serves approximately 3,700 students in Faribault and surrounding areas within a community of 23,000 citizens. District sites include one early childhood center, three elementary schools (K-5), one middle school (6-8), one high school (9-12), one area learning center (9-12), and one education center for adult education.

The historic community of Faribault offers adventure, fun, unique dining, history, shopping, and entertainment. Features include historic landmarks, cultural and artistic gathering places, 10 lakes within 10 miles, 39 parks, an outdoor aquatic center, miles of bike/walking/snowmobile trails, and year-round recreation such as biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and fat tire biking.

Benefits

• Substantial personal and sick leave days
• Fully paid single health insurance
• Annual stipend of up to $1000 for national certifications
• Enticing retirement package
• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness program
• State-of-the-art fitness center open to staff
• 1:1 technology for staff use
• Work-life balance culture
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Numerous before/after school and summer programming for additional income or volunteering
• Solid Community Education programs offering opportunities to create or participate in unique programming

Pay

Daily pay range: approximately $259.04 - $485.53 depending on experience.

Location highlights

• Commutable from Twin Cities, right off I-35
• Centrally located within an hour's drive of Mankato, Rochester, and Twin Cities
• Lots of lakes and good fishing
• New downtown revitalization project
• Small-town feel with many shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities