Special Education School Social Worker - SEL & IEPs

Intermediate School District 917; Rosemount (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917 in Rosemount, MN, seeks a School Social Worker to support ASD/DCD/EBD programs within the Dakota County Technical College site. The position emphasizes collaboration, data analysis, IEP development, and community service coordination under the district's policies and state laws.

The role involves counseling, teamwork, and program development, with school-day hours, August 18, 2026 start, and a continuing contract within the teacher/licensed staff framework.

Qualifications

• Must hold MDE School Social Worker licensure and a graduate degree in social work.
• Experience with high-level special education services for students.
• Strong knowledge of district/state/federal policies and mandates.
• Effective communication with students, families, staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience completing IEP processes and related documentation.
• Excellent organization, time management, and computer skills (email).
• Willingness to collaborate in a team and adapt to crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to design appropriate programming for students.
• Provide direct instruction and counseling in social and behavioral skills.
• Coordinate access to community and social services.
• Maintain student records and data to support progress.
• Develop and implement IEPs in line with district/state requirements.
• Participate in team meetings and comply with district policies.
• Respond calmly to crises and maintain safe school environments.

Skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Counseling

Communication

IEP development

Crisis management

Policy understanding

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

MDE licensure as School Social Worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student Information Systems

Email/communication tools

Job description

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917 in Rosemount, MN, seeks a School Social Worker to support ASD/DCD/EBD programs within the Dakota County Technical College site. The position emphasizes collaboration, data analysis, IEP development, and community service coordination under the district's policies and state laws.

The role involves counseling, teamwork, and program development, with school-day hours, August 18, 2026 start, and a continuing contract within the teacher/licensed staff framework.