ERHS: Social Worker

Elk River Area School District; Elk River (MN); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 40 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

ISD728 is seeking a Licensed School Social Worker at 0.5 FTE on a temporary basis (11/23/26 - 2/12/27). The role involves direct and indirect social work for students with IEPs, MTSS planning, and acting as a bridge between home, school, and community resources.

Responsibilities include delivering individual and group sessions, monitoring interventions, and providing crisis intervention and safety support to foster a positive, trauma-informed school climate.

Qualifications

• BSW required for School Social Worker role.
• Active MN School Social Worker license (MDE) required.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills for collaboration with families and teams.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and maintain documentation and compliance.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct and indirect school social work services for students with IEPs.
• Conduct individual and small-group sessions on emotional regulation, social skills, and resilience.
• Serve as a liaison between home, school, and community resources.
• Design, implement, and monitor MTSS and behavioral interventions.
• Collect, analyze, and report progress data to evaluate interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention and support for safety and student well-being.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Caseload management

Collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW)

Active Minnesota School Social Worker license (MDE)

Description du poste

ERHS: Social Worker .5 FTE (TEMPORARY; 11/23/26 - 2/12/27) JobID: 19361

• Position Type: Special Education Teaching/ Social Worker

Empower Students | Bridge Communities | Drive Whole-Child Success

Are you a dedicated mental health professional committed to removing social, emotional, and behavioral barriers to learning? We are seeking a compassionate Licensed School Social Worker to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Special Education and the Building Principal, you will deliver direct and indirect social work services, design evidence-based interventions, and serve as a vital link connecting school, home, and community resources to help every student succeed.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Holistic Impact: Support student well-being through both targeted Special Education (IEP) related services and proactive, building-wide social-emotional initiatives.
• Collaborative Ecosystem: Serve as the essential bridge between families, school staff, and external community agencies to coordinate comprehensive, wraparound care.
• Community & Culture: Act as a visible mentor and trusted advocate, shaping a positive, trauma-informed, and inclusive school climate.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct and indirect school social work as a related service for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) requiring social, emotional, or behavioral support.
• Conduct individual and small-group skill-building sessions focused on emotional regulation, social skills, problem-solving, and resilience.
• Serve as an accessible, positive, and caring adult role model for the entire student body.

2. Tiered Interventions & Data Analysis

• Design, implement, and monitor evidence-based Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and behavioral interventions tailored to at-risk students.
• Collect, analyze, and report student progress data to evaluate intervention efficacy and maintain compliance with district and state policies.

3. Home, School & Community Liaison

• Act as a central liaison between the home, school, and community service providers to mobilize and coordinate vital resources for families.
• Assist parents and guardians in navigating external healthcare, mental health, and social service systems when additional support is needed outside the school setting.

4. Crisis Intervention & School Safety

• Provide responsive crisis intervention, de-escalation, and risk/threat support during critical incidents.
• Partner with building administration and educational teams to foster a safe, welcoming, and emotionally supportive learning environment.
• Perform other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned by school leadership.

What You Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure: Active License as a School Social Worker from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Exceptional interpersonal and human relations skills with a proven track record of building positive, productive relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
  • Strong oral and written communication abilities for consultation, documentation, and reporting.
  • Excellent organizational skills to manage caseloads, intervention plans, and agency contacts effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Experience: Three (3) or more years of successful experience serving as a School Social Worker in a K–12 environment.

Equity is one of ISD728's core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. ISD728 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.