Summary

K-8 School Social Worker

Description

K-8 School Social Worker

Art & Science Academy (ASA), a public charter school district with two schools (grades K-4 and 5-8), is seeking a School Social Worker to begin immediately. This position is a full time, ten  month position with benefits. Position will remain open until filled.

 

Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Meet with students, staff and families regarding crisis prevention and intervention.

  • Develop and teach intervention strategies that will support students in meeting their mental health and academic goals.

  • Assist students in gaining social skills in areas including, but not limited to anger management, conflict resolution and overall mental wellness.

  • Work with family members and others in a student's living situation to support student adjustment, learning and development.

  • Offer support and education to staff to help them understand the cultural, societal, economic and other tendencies that may impact students’ lives, learning and behavioral tendencies.

  • Assist the district in developing programs and supports for all students, including those  who are advanced, who have fallen behind and whose attendance have impacted their learning.  

  • Identify, implement and educate staff, families and students on interventions and reporting protocol for child abuse, child neglect and other alleged and proven circumstances.

  • Manage and write 504 plans

  • Support SPED team in meeting IEP and program goals

  • Assist families in securing resources for students receiving IEP services.

 

Requirements:

  • Current Minnesota School Social Workers license or ability to obtain

 

Other Information:

Art & Science Academy is located in Isanti, Minnesota. Isanti is 45 minutes north of Minneapolis-St. Paul and offers a small town feel with nearby big city amenities. ASA opened its doors in 2014 with a single K-6 school that served 160 students, and now serves almost 350 students in grades K-8 on two campuses (K-4 and 5-8). We offer small class sizes (K-4 max of 22, 5-8 max of 25). Please visit our website at www.artandscienceacademy.k12.mn.us for more information.

 

How to Apply:

Interested parties should send a resume, cover letter, and 3 references to:

cora.packard@asa.k12.mn.us

 

Art & Science Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer