Elementary School Social Worker, Temporary (October 19, 2026 to January 8, 2027)

Wayzata Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayzata Public Schools is seeking an Elementary School Social Worker for Kimberly Lane Elementary School to support students with and without disabilities.

The position involves consultation with special education and pre-referral teams, direct student support, and collaboration with general education staff. Requires MN licenses in teaching, school counseling, or social work, with a focus on diverse student populations and mental health support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Experience collaborating with general education teams.
• Ability to relate well to elementary students with and without disabilities.
• Experience in supporting students with mental health concerns.

Responsibilities

• Consultation to special education and pre-referral intervention teams.
• Parent contact and communication.
• Individual and small group support for students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Crisis intervention and prevention.
• 504 plan creation and communication as needed.

Skills

Diversity training

Collaborative teaching

Student engagement

Crisis intervention

Education

Minnesota teaching license or School Counselor license or Social Work license

Job description

Elementary School Social Worker, Long Term Reserve

Location: Kimberly Lane Elementary School

FTE: 1.0 Each

Starting Fall 2026

Compensation Range: $284.28/Day - $331.98/Day

• This position is not health or dental benefit eligible

Position Description

Wayzata Public Schools is currently seeking a School Social Worker with the ability, skills, and training necessary to work with a broad array of students with and without disabilities in an elementary school setting.

Responsibilities Include

• Consultation to special education and pre-referral intervention teams
• Parent contact
• Individual and small group support to students with social, emotional and behavioral issues
• Crisis intervention and prevention
• 504 plan creation and communication, as needed

Qualifications

• MN teaching license, School Counselor license OR Social Work license from Board of Social Work and Board of Teaching required
• Training and skill in working with diverse populations is desirable
• Experience and willingness to work on general education teams and provide collaborative special education services with general education teachers is required
• Interest in and ability to relate well to elementary school students with and without disabilities.
• Experience working with youth with mental health concerns

Selection Procedure

Applications received on or before 4:00 PM at 10/14/26 will be given first consideration. Position will remain open and active until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Wayzata Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Wayzata Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Wayzata Public Schools is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity.

Accommodation

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please call Human Resources at 763-745-5000

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.