Summary
Description
Mankato Area Public Schools
A full-time (1.00 FTEs) position as a School Social Worker, School Psychologist, or School Counselor is available beginning as soon as possible.
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Description:Â
As an SEL interventionist, you will support the development and implementation of a solid SEL program and assist teachers in providing Tier II and Tier III interventions for students who need more intensive levels of support for SEL. This goal will be accomplished by working alongside school staff and serving as a liaison between the school, families, and community organizations.
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Responsibilities:
- Under general supervision, coordinate social-emotional learning (SEL) support for students, as well as SEL professional development for staff working directly with students on your caseload.
- Provide individual and group counseling/skill development in the five CASEL areas of SEL.Â
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, school staff.
- Assist site staff with the identification of students who need additional (intensive/Tier III) SEL support as it aligns to a student’s IEP.
- Ability to provide Tier II and/or Tier III SEL interventions directly or through consultation to other educators and support staff. Consultation and collaboration with others is important in the development or generalization of SEL skills.
- Participate in joint planning and case management with community agencies that support students’ SEL abilities.
- Conduct staff education on SEL.
- Make home visits as necessary.
- Maintain professional practice and development, staying current with recent approaches to improving SEL for students, staff, and families.
- Gather and track data on student progress.
- Work independently, with minimal supervision and guidance, in performing all assigned responsibilities in an efficient and correct manner.
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Requirements:
- Must hold or be eligible to obtain either a valid school psychologist, school counselor, school social worker, or special education teaching license. Persons who also maintain a teaching license or who have classroom teaching experience are preferred.
- Must be able to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence
- Strong interpersonal relationships with students, staff, and parents
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms
- Ability to develop and compile a variety of records and reports
- Experience with spreadsheets and assessing data, student data systems.
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Qualifications:
MN licensure as a School Social Worker, School Psychologist, or School Counselor is required.Â
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Salary Range:
$49,591 – $88,577 (based on the MTA salary schedule).
Eligible Employee Benefits include:
- Teacher Retirement Associations (TRA) Retirement Pension·      Â
- 403(b) Retirement Matching Program
- Medical Coverage
- Fully Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave, Personal Leave, and Holidays
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- And Much More!    
Application deadline:Â
November 18, 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 the 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.Â