School Social Worker

Agate Social Works; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Agate Social Works is seeking a full-time School Social Worker based in the Greater Minneapolis–St. Paul Area. This role focuses on providing social-emotional support to students through counseling and interventions, collaborating with educators and families to improve student engagement and outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Social Work and experience in K–12 environments, delivering direct support and training to staff on mental health and trauma-informed practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and social-emotional skill-building with children and adolescents.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary school teams.
• Knowledge of special education processes, IEP development, and school-based mental health services.
• Strong abilities in documentation and case management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct social-emotional support to students through counseling and interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to improve student engagement.
• Participate in IEP and student support meetings, document services, and contribute to plans.
• Provide consultation and training to school staff on mental health practices.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Social-emotional skill-building

Documentation

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Company Description

Agate Social Works partners with schools to deliver comprehensive social work services that support student well‑being and success. The organization provides professional development to help educators and staff respond effectively to students' social, emotional, and mental health needs. Agate Social Works also offers guidance and support for Massachusetts reimbursement processes related to mental health services in special education (SpEd). By collaborating closely with school teams, the organization strengthens school‑based systems of care and promotes equitable access to support for all students.

Role Description

This is a full‑time, on‑site School Social Worker role based in the Greater Minneapolis–St. Paul Area. The School Social Worker will provide direct social‑emotional support to students through individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and skill‑building. The role includes collaborating with teachers, administrators, families, and community partners to develop and implement interventions that improve student engagement, behavior, and academic outcomes. Responsibilities include participating in IEP and student support team meetings, documenting services, and contributing to behavior and safety plans. The School Social Worker will also provide consultation and training to school staff on mental health, trauma‑informed practices, and strategies for supporting diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and social‑emotional skill‑building with children and adolescents.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary school teams, including educators, administrators, related service providers, and families.
• Knowledge of special education processes, IEP development, and school‑based mental health services, including familiarity with reimbursement or funding mechanisms.
• Strong abilities in documentation, case management, and maintaining accurate, timely, and confidential records.
• Excellent communication, cultural humility, and relationship‑building skills with students, families, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required; current or eligibility for appropriate state social work licensure for school settings.
• Experience in K–12 school environments or youth‑serving settings strongly preferred.
• Ability to work on‑site full time, manage a varied caseload, and adapt to changing student and school needs.