Kindergarten School Social Worker

Phone: 507-233-6180      www.newulm.k12.mn.us

A leader in education through engaging and innovative programs and support structures.

    New Ulm Public Schools is a regional center of educational excellence.  Our vision is: “Empowering our learning community through equitable, engaging and innovative programming.” Our schools and staff provide challenging and engaging academic programs for all students. Student success in academics, fine arts and athletics are reasons students and families come to New Ulm.  

     We offer an early learning center for pre-school and kindergarten students, including a community education center. This center includes many outdoor and indoor active learning spaces. Jefferson Elementary provides programming for grades 1-4, focusing on small group instruction, responsive classroom, STEM opportunities and core curriculum.  We offer a middle school structure and environment for grades 5-8, focused on advisory, exploratory and experiential learning opportunities.  Our high school is for grades 9-12, offering college, vocational and work ready courses. We have many opportunities for fine arts and athletics for all students.  A Career Technical Education (CTE) Center provides students with opportunities in automotive, welding, manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, construction careers and cabinetry.

Position Available:           
Kindergarten School Social Worker
 
Location/Grade Level:     
Washington Learning Center, 910 14th N St, New Ulm, MN 56073
 
Job Summary:                   
Under the direction of the Building Principal, the School Social Worker is responsible for providing professional assessment, direct intervention and classroom support for students who are experiencing extreme behavioral, emotional, social difficulties and for designing, training and implementing behavioral procedures and interventions to address behavior issues, behavioral management and/or crisis situations.
 
Applicants must have the ability and skills to relate to students and be sensitive to their needs, to provide a positive behavioral atmosphere for students, to work cooperatively with individuals and teams, the willingness to use technology as part of service delivery and excellent communication skills with students, staff and parents.
 
Qualifications:                   
MN School Social Worker License
 
Days/Hours:                       
30 hours per week
 
Start Dates                          
January 6, 2025, or until filled – June 6, 2025
                                   
Wage:                                   
As agreed, upon
 
Application Deadline:      
Applications accepted until the position is filled
 
Application Available:     
www.newulm.k12.mn.us or www.applitrack.com/newulm/onlineapp/
 
Questions:                          
New Ulm Public Schools Administrative offices at 507-233-6180.

For more information on New Ulm Public Schools and the wonderful city of New Ulm, please visit the following resources:
 New Ulm Public Schools: www.newulm.k12.mn.us
City of New Ulm: http://www.ci.new-ulm.mn.us
New Ulm Chamber of Commerce: http://www.newulm.com/
Careers in New Ulm video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t32wGisMkWI