LTR School Social Worker

Albert Lea Area Schools; Lakeview, Sibley (OR, IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Disability Leave

Job summary

Albert Lea Area Schools is seeking a Licensed School Social Worker to liaise with students, families, and school staff, and to participate in IEP planning and inter-agency collaboration.

The role includes providing mental health services, referrals, and support within the school and to families, under supervision for third-party billing where applicable, with a focus on improving student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills required.
• Minnesota licensing as Licensed School Social Worker required.
• Bachelor's in Social Work with 2000 hours supervised clinical experience or enrolled in MSW program.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with students, parents, staff and community agencies.
• Analyze information to recommend services and needs.
• Participate in Child Study Teams and IEP processes as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers to identify special needs services for youth.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

MSW

Job description

• Position Type: Licensed Staff/ Licensed Staff / Elementary/Secondary
• Date Posted: 8/20/2026
• Location: Lakeview / Sibley
• Date Available: 10/28/26

Job Summary:

• Responsible for the following tasks:
  • Liaison with students, parents, school staff, and community agencies
  • Analyzes and interprets information for recommendations regarding needs and services
  • Participation in Child Study Teams
  • Collaboration with classroom teachers identifying special needs services for youth
  • Provide social work services to students and parents
  • Participation as a resource person for in-service training and planning
  • Participates in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process as required
  • Makes referral to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-up
  • Provide therapeutic and rehabilitative mental health services in conjunction with students with IEPs
  • Complete mental health assessments for special education students
  • Under supervision of mental health professional for purposes of third-party billing

Qualifications:

• Must hold appropriate Minnesota teaching license as a Licensed School Social Worker (licensed by the Board of Social Work and the Minnesota Board of Teaching)
• Possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Candidates preferred to have one of the following:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college/university and completed 2000 hours of supervised clinical experience delivering clinical services to treat mental illness or children with emotional disturbances
  • Enrolled in a Social Work Master's program from an accredited college/university

Have a MSW from an accredited college/university

Benefits offered for this position are as listed

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Disability (Sick) Leave/ESST Leave

Albert Lea Area Schools' mission is to ensure individual growth that leads to engaged citizens and life-long learners.

Albert Lea Area Schools offers…

• Mentoring Program: Collaboration and ongoing support throughout the school year including new teacher induction professional learning opportunities.
• New Teacher Onboarding: A three-day onboarding for new staff and their mentors
• Teacher Development and Evaluation: Marzano instructional and evaluation framework

Professional Development: Opportunities available within the district (no fee) to grow in your teaching craft, also including required professional development opportunities for relicensure.

Inspiring Learners and Cultivating Growth to positively impact our community.

Postings current as of 8/25/2026 7:23:11 AM CST.