School Social Worker/Counselor

Fridley Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Fridley Public Schools is hiring an Elementary Teacher/Social Worker for Hayes Elementary School. The role operates within the district's multi-tiered system of support to assess social-emotional needs, coordinate services, and serve as a homeless liaison.

The successful candidate will hold a BA and Minnesota School Social Worker or Counselor license, with duties including crisis intervention, collaboration with nurses and community partners, and home visits as necessary.

Qualifications

• Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minnesota Department of Education School Social Worker or Counselor License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention and prevention for families and students.
• Acts as liaison with school nurse, community agencies and professionals to address student needs.
• Conducts interviews to obtain student social history and refer students to outside agencies as needed.
• Supports students with social-emotional learning and works within the district MTSS framework.

Skills

Social work collaboration

Crisis intervention

Student support planning

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Position Type: Elementary Teacher/ Social Worker

Date Posted: 11/9/2026

Location: Hayes Elementary School

WELCOME TO FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS! Thank you for your interest in Fridley Public Schools, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools district.We are the only school districtin Minnesota and one of few in the U.S. that offers the full IBContinuum to students in pre-K to grade 12. As a world class community of learners, Fridley Public Schools aims to develop internationally minded students. We challenge ourselves, our students, and our community to become caring and knowledgeable life-long learners who inquire and take action to create a better world. Our mission is to guide students in the development of learning skills to help them reach their full potential. The successful candidate will be an individual who firmly believes ...

• In the value of diversity and inclusion inenriching the educational experience of all students.
• All students feel valued andhave a sense of belonging.
• All learners have the right to a quality education.
• All learners have the ability to learn and attain self-fulfillment.
• All learners need the strategies and tools necessary to strive toward becoming responsible, independent and productive members of society.

Must meet students where they are, assess their growth, and keep the student at the center of all decisions and practices. Description: Social Worker/Counselor at Hayes Elementary School Job Summary: Performs professional work within district multi-tiered system of support through obtaining and analyzing data to determine social-emotional needs of students. Serves as a liaison/link between students and federal, state and local social and community support programs. Serves as building homeless liaison. Work is performed under the supervision of the Building Principal and Director of Special Services. Provide basic and comprehensive services to individual students and families which would include:

• Provides crisis intervention and prevention for families and students;
• Collaborates with school nurse, community agencies and industry professionals to meet individual student needs;
• Conducts interviews to obtain student social history;
• Refers students to and serves as a liaison with outside agencies;
• Conducts home visits when necessary;
• Assist students with social-emotional learning.

FTE: 1.0 FTE

Qualifications:

• Hold a baccalaureate degree from a college or university that is accredited
• Minnesota Department of Education School Social Worker or Counselor License

Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employed is regularly required to talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and use hands to grasp and feel. The employed must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally being required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Bargaining Unit: Teachers

Salary Range: BA, Step 1 at $51,599/yr to PhD, Step 17 at $111,313/yr, placement will vary depending on education and experience. View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Master Agreements page.

Diversity: Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fridley Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission. Fridley Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Fridley Public Schools ISD 14 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer. Fridley Public Schools ISD 14 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Fridley 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. For more information, view the District's Equal Opportunity Employment.

Veteran's Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 763-502-5006.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer: Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.