School Social Worker

State of Minnesota; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mn State Academies in Faribault seeks a School Social Worker to provide direct and indirect counseling to students and coordinate services with staff, families, and outside agencies. This ten-month position follows the school calendar with three weeks in July for summer school.

The role requires a Minnesota School Social Work license or eligibility to obtain it by hire, strong counseling skills, confidentiality, and professional ethics within a residential/school environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Minnesota license in School Social Work from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Board of Social Work OR the ability to obtain licensure by the date of hire.
• Experience with counseling practices, excellent human relations skills, knowledge and skills working with K-12 students.
• Must show professional integrity, maintain code of professional ethics, and handle confidentiality appropriately and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect counseling services to students.
• Provide consultative services to educational and residential staff and parents.
• Coordinate services between Mn State Academies and outside providers and agencies.

Skills

Counseling practices

Human relations

K-12 students

Education

Minnesota School Social Work license

Job description

Working Title: School Social Worker

Job Class: Special Teacher: BA/BS - MA/MS+30 Year + License

Agency: Mn State Academies

• Job ID : 97053
• Location : Faribault
• Telework Eligible : No
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary :
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 09/16/2026
• Closing Date : 09/30/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Mn State Academies
• Division/Unit : Minnesota State Academies / Student Support Services
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift (7:30am-4pm)
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $30.48 - $55.14 / hourly
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : SRSEA BU 215
• Re-Posting : Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This announcement will be used to fill a Special Teacher- School Social Worker position at the MN State Academies.

This is a ten month per year position; the work schedule follows the school calendar and includes 3 weeks in July for the summer school program.

This position requires the following:

• The incumbent in this position will function as a school social worker and provide direct and indirect counseling services to students at the Minnesota State Academies; to provide consultative services to educational and residential staff and parents.
• Coordinate services between MSA and outside providers and agencies

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a current Minnesota license in School Social Work from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Board of Social Work OR the ability to obtain licensure by the date of hire.
• Must have experience with counseling practices, excellent human relations skills, knowledge and skills working with K-12 students.
• Must show professional integrity, maintain code of professional ethics, and handles confidentiality appropriately and professionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills in working with deaf/hard of hearing and/or blind/visually impaired and/or deaf/blind students.
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with assistance) and be able to sit, stand, walk throughout the workday

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• Employment is contingent upon a successful criminal background check within the past 12 months

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.