Summary
Description
Setting 3 Trauma-Informed Support and Instructional Role
Twin Cities Academy (6-12) is seeking a full-time school social worker in the special education department for the 2024-2025 school year. This person would be part of a team implementing high-quality programming for middle and high school students with a range of disabilities. Essential duties include providing direct mental health services, proactively teaching social and emotional skills helping families connect with additional mental health resources, and assisting students who are in crisis or dysregulated. This is a new position working with at least two other social workers in the building. This role is specifically designated to work directly with students in a self-contained setting 3 program alongside other special education teachers and support staff to teach social skills.
Location: Twin Cities Academy | 690 Birmingham St., Saint Paul, MN, 55106
Qualifications
Required: A Bachelor’s degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program. Social work licensure from the Minnesota Board on Social Work and the Minnesota Department of Education, or the ability to acquire licensure prior to beginning work
Preferred: Experience working with urban students who have experienced societal and mental health barriers to learning. Master’s degree. Knowledge of community physical and mental health resources. Experience with CPI de-escalation practices and trauma-informed services.
Institution Description:
Twin Cities Academy is an urban, college preparatory, public charter school located in East Saint Paul, and serving students in grades 6-12. The school’s mission emphasizes academics, justice, and leadership with a commitment to diversity and equity for both staff and students. We believe that all students can learn, and should have the opportunity to attend a post-secondary institution. We have an over 20-year history of success providing a quality secondary school education. Excellent paraprofessional staff, cohesive teacher team, collaborative environment, and ongoing coaching in specific special education requirements. Please visit the school's website at www.twincitiesacademy.org to learn more about our school.
We are seeking a committed, flexible mental health professional dedicated to assisting students find success in school and in life.
Apply
If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and MN file folder number to hr@twincitiesacademy.org and complete an application on our website www.twincitiesacademy.org.
