Teacher, Social Worker - Candidate Pool (2026-2027)

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the building administrator and the Manager of School Social Work Services, promote and support students' academic success and social engagement by providing a vital link among the school, home and community. Uphold ethical standards of social work practice and advocate for student, family and staff well-being. Serve as advocate for students and families from historically underserved and marginalized communities. Promotes anti-bias and anti-racist practices and curriculum.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates as member of site Special Education (Sp Ed) team; Specific roles designated collaboratively by the Site Sp Ed Accountability document. These roles may include serving as resource support for parents/guardians, advocacy, collaborations with Sp Ed colleagues regarding due process, and leading Sp Ed team meetings.
• Completes Home and Family interview and required documentation as part of the Sp Ed evaluation/reevaluation process.
• Provides direct and indirect culturally responsive social emotional learning (SEL) and mental health instruction, interventions and/or supports.
• Consults with staff and caregivers regarding support and interventions for students.
• Intervenes/supports in student alcohol/drug issues
• Serves as a resource to school staff regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect; consults with General Counsel staff as needed.
• Collaborates with community, itinerant and site/school based mental health providers; serve as point of contact for school based therapists.
• Connects students and families with resources for basic needs and well-being.
• Communicates and collaborates with outside social service providers, following data privacy guidelines.
• Serve as a resource to school staff regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect; consults with General Counsel staff as needed.
• Collaborates with Homeless and Highly Mobile Students program staff to advocate and implement the McKinney Vento requirements; provides support to homeless and highly mobile students; trains staff on the McKinney Vento law;
• Implements and/or supports school engagement and attendance interventions; participates on the school attendance team.
• Provide guidance and help implement federal, state, county and district laws, regulations and relevant policies, as it impacts students and families.
• Participates in site School Support Teams/MTSS/data teams; reviews referral data; assists staff with SEL interventions.
• Implement federal Section 504 statute and MPS 504 procedures with fidelity. Specific role designated by principal. Attend required professional development sessions and read 504 Updates.
• Consult with staff who make disciplinary decisions for students with disabilities and general education students
• Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues, student records. Document work following district guidelines, state law and federal regulations regarding record maintenance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (MSW preferred) in Social Work and currently licensed in Minnesota to practice as a social worker under the Board of Social Work ; AND two (2) years of professional social work experience with children, youth, and families plus supervised practicum experiences with children and youth; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Social Work
• Knowledge of:
• Systems theory as it impacts our students, families and educational system.
• Disabilities and accommodations.
• Typical development milestones and mental health issues of children/adolescents.
• Crisis intervention, assessment and interventions for mental health/social emotional needs.
• Federal laws, policies and regulations related to students and families.
• NASW Code of Ethics
• Skill in:
• Anti-biased, anti-racist school social work practice.
• Organizing own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.
• Collaboration with staff, families and external partners.
• Reviewing and interpreting student data; maintaining professional social work records, following district guidelines.
• Providing direct social emotional learning/mental health services, individual and group, to students.
• Crisis management and restorative practices
• Student and family interviews and assessment
• Family engagement and working with families from diverse backgrounds
• Providing culturally responsive support and resources.
• Implementing federal laws, policies and regulations related to students and families
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and consulting as needed.
• LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Valid PELSB license as a school social worker Tier 3 or 4
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a standard office environment which requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with long periods of computer work and heavy phone usage.