The School Social Worker provides comprehensive social work services to support students social-emotional, behavioral, and academic success within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). School Social Workers play a vital role in supporting the well-being of students and the broader school community. Their work encompasses mental health, social-emotional development, academic success, and school climate, with an emphasis on strengthening the connections among school, home, and community. SPCS school social workers are expected to engage in professional practice that reflects the Social Work Code of Ethics, upholds core social work values, and advances equity in all aspects of their work. This role delivers data-driven, evidence-based interventions, collaborates with schools staff and community partners, and strengthens connections between school, home, and community. This is a full-time position that will include direct services to students and families, collaboration with district and community providers, and administrative responsibilities.

Assessment & Intervention

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of student, family and environmental factors impacting learning and well-being

• Develop and implement measurable, goal-driven intervention plans aligned with MTSS, IEPs, 504 Plans, and supplemental supports (e.g. ADSIS) with a lens of inclusion and equity.

• Deliver evidence-based interventions to students in the areas of social skills, social communication, problem-solving, behavior management, mental health management, and related life skills.

• Support attendance and engagement through prevention, monitoring, and coordination with families and community resources.

• Utilize effective intervention strategies and tools to provide services in individual, small group, and classroom settings as appropriate to serve student and program needs.

Data-Based Practice & Documentation

• Use data to identify student needs, guide service delivery, and evaluate outcomes.

• Develop and monitor specific and measurable goals and objectives related to identified social-emotional needs within an IEP, 504 Plan, or Intervention Plan.

• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, services, and progress monitoring in compliance with state/federal and district requirements.

• Support Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and contribute to data collection for behavioral plans.

Collaboration & Communication

• Maintain professional communication with multidisciplinary team members and provide data-informed recommendations on student academic and behavioral progress.

• Actively engage in or lead the development and implementation of Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans with interdisciplinary team members.

• Serve as a bridge between school, home, and community to support student wellness and engagement.

School Programs

• Provide consultation to school staff regarding social-emotional, environmental, and community factors impacting students.

• Collaborate with community agencies and mental health providers to coordinate services.

• Promote equitable access to education and services, including advocacy for student safety, inclusion, and well-being.

• Contribute to a positive, culturally responsive school climate, including modeling anti-racist and trauma-informed practices.

• Uphold ethical standards of the social work profession.

• Prioritize school social work needs and manage time accordingly.

Professional Development & Administrative Duties

• Provide professional development to staff on mental health, mandated reporting and student support strategies.

• Engage in ongoing learning related to school social work services to provide high-quality, culturally informed services.

• Maintain knowledge of district, state and federal regulations (e.g. due process, and mandated reporting).

• Support development and implementation of school-wide practices related to behavior, community safety, trauma-informed and restorative practices.

• Maintain required documentation in compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Additional Duties as Assigned:

• Provide Section 504 case management, including eligibility determination, plan development, and progress monitoring.

• Deliver school-based mental health services using appropriate therapeutic strategies.

• Provide crisis intervention services and risk assessment, with appropriate follow-up and referral.

• Support development of Social Work Interns including overseeing intern tasks, consultation, & supervision.

• Build a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all students.

• Cultivate strong relationships with students and families, fostering joy, belonging, and trust.

• Model and reinforce school-wide expectations, values, and restorative practices.

• Support schoolwide events, family engagement nights, and community partnerships.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Social Work

• Minnesota Board of Social Work Licensure (LSW, LGSW, or LICSW)

• Minnesota PELSB Related Service License: School Social Worker

• Experience working with children and families, preferably in a school setting;

• Ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and work independently;

• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities.

• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in high-demand situations.

The School Social Worker provides comprehensive social work services to support students social-emotional, behavioral, and academic success within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). School Social Workers play a vital role in supporting the well-being of students and the broader school community. Their work encompasses mental health, social-emotional development, academic success, and school climate, with an emphasis on strengthening the connections among school, home, and community. SPCS school social workers are expected to engage in professional practice that reflects the Social Work Code of Ethics, upholds core social work values, and advances equity in all aspects of their work. This role delivers data-driven, evidence-based interventions, collaborates with schools staff and community partners, and strengthens connections between school, home, and community. This is a full-time position that will include direct services to students and families, collaboration with district and community providers, and administrative responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Assessment & Intervention Conduct comprehensive assessments of student, family and environmental factors impacting learning and well-being Develop and implement measurable, goal-driven intervention plans aligned with MTSS, IEPs, 504 Plans, and supplemental supports (e.g. ADSIS) with a lens of inclusion and equity. Deliver evidence-based interventions to students in the areas of social skills, social communication, problem-solving, behavior management, mental health management, and related life skills. Support attendance and engagement through prevention, monitoring, and coordination with families and community resources. Utilize effective intervention strategies and tools to provide services in individual, small group, and classroom settings as appropriate to serve student and program needs. Data-Based Practice & Documentation Use data to identify student needs, guide service delivery, and evaluate outcomes. Develop and monitor specific and measurable goals and objectives related to identified social-emotional needs within an IEP, 504 Plan, or Intervention Plan. Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, services, and progress monitoring in compliance with state/federal and district requirements. Support Functional Behavior Assessments (FB - As) and contribute to data collection for behavioral plans. Collaboration & Communication Maintain professional communication with multidisciplinary team members and provide data-informed recommendations on student academic and behavioral progress. Actively engage in or lead the development and implementation of Behavior Support Plans (BS - Ps) and Behavior Intervention Plans with interdisciplinary team members. Serve as a bridge between school, home, and community to support student wellness and engagement. School Programs Provide consultation to school staff regarding social-emotional, environmental, and community factors impacting students. Collaborate with community agencies and mental health providers to coordinate services. Promote equitable access to education and services, including advocacy for student safety, inclusion, and well-being. Contribute to a positive, culturally responsive school climate, including modeling anti-racist and trauma-informed practices. Uphold ethical standards of the social work profession. Prioritize school social work needs and manage time accordingly. Professional Development & Administrative Duties Provide professional development to staff on mental health, mandated reporting and student support strategies. Engage in ongoing learning related to school social work services to provide high-quality, culturally informed services. Maintain knowledge of district, state and federal regulations (e.g. due process, and mandated reporting). Support development and implementation of school-wide practices related to behavior, community safety, trauma-informed and restorative practices. Maintain required documentation in compliance with legal and ethical standards. Additional Duties as Assigned: Provide Section 504 case management, including eligibility determination, plan development, and progress monitoring. Deliver school-based mental health services using appropriate therapeutic strategies. Provide crisis intervention services and risk assessment, with appropriate follow-up and referral. Support development of Social Work Interns including overseeing intern tasks, consultation, & supervision. School Culture & Community Build a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all students. Cultivate strong relationships with students and families, fostering joy, belonging, and trust. Model and reinforce school-wide expectations, values, and restorative practices. Support schoolwide events, family engagement nights, and community partnerships. Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Social Work Minnesota Board of Social Work Licensure (LSW, LGSW, or LICSW) Minnesota PELSB Related Service License: School Social Worker Experience working with children and families, preferably in a school setting; Ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and work independently; Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities. Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in high-demand situations.

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