School Social Worker – Early Learning

A full-time (1.00 FTEs) position as a Licensed School Social Worker is available beginning March 18, 2024.

Responsibilities: 
Maintain effective communication with County Social Services Agencies with focus on students with IEPs and regular education students experiencing social and emotional issues. Network and consult with community professionals who may provide potential services to students and their families. Address school attendance issues. Provide assistance to special education staff to ensure the delivery of services to students and their families.  Assist with enrollment and resources for homeless students.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of positive behavioral interventions.
• Knowledge of group and individual counseling/SEL techniques with children and/or youth.
• Knowledge of community resources and social services.
• Knowledge of the diagnosis and response of mental health concerns.
• Ability to provide competent social work services, crisis intervention, and referral services to students and other persons of diverse cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to conduct formal and informal assessments consistent with school-based practice.
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively and cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams.

Required:
MN licensure as a School Social Worker is required.

Application Deadline:
March 31, 2024, or until filled.

Candidates should complete the online application found at www.isd77.org. 

Please upload all transcripts and 3 current letters of recommendation to your online application.

This position will be filled on the basis of experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District. District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

For further information contact Scott Hare, Director of Student Support Services at 507-387-1818.