Clinical Social Worker - 1.0 LTS - #109884

ReNEW Schools; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Rochester, MN seeks a Full-time Long-Term Sub School Social Worker for Aug 24, 2026 through Dec 21, 2026. Position prorated per hire date and based on education and experience; salary schedule per REA contract applies.

Licensure in Minnesota required or preferred per state board guidelines; district equity commitments noted. Applicants should have a valid PELSB license and Minnesota Board of Social Work licensure.

Qualifications

• Minnesota PELSB license preferred or required for K-12 Social Worker.
• Current Minnesota Board of Social Work license required to practice.
• RPS seeks candidates with full standard license in the assigned subject/grade.

Skills

Urban education

Professional development

Classroom management

Education

Minnesota PELSB license

Minnesota Board of Social Work license

Job description

Position

Full-time, 1.0 LTS (Long-Term Sub) School Social Worker position available August 24, 2026 through December 21, 2026.

Work Calendar

Click link to view calendar with work days. 2026-2027 REA Calendar (https://mn.gov/...)

Qualifications

• K-12 Social Worker citizenship (Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required)
• Applicant must also hold a license with the Minnesota Board of Social Work (https://mn.gov/boards/social-work/).
• RPS makes an effort to hire teachers with a full standard license in the assigned subject and/or grade level.

Salary

Prorated based upon hire date. Based on level of education and full years of licensed teaching experience. Click link below to review the 2025-2027 REA Contract containing salary schedule. REA Contract 2025-2027 (https://mn.gov/...)

Additional Qualifications

• Prior successful experience in urban, multicultural education desirable.
• Demonstrates continued professional development through coursework, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development.
• Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.

Commitment to Equity

Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions

Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

District Information

To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

Contact

If you have questions regarding the position, contact the Director of Special Education, Koni Grimsrud.

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4270 or email [e-mail].