Active Minnesota Professional Educators License or in process
Department of Justice/FBI Background Check clearance
Eligibility to work in the United States
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred
Experience in a K-12 school setting preferred
Crisis intervention and behavior management experience preferred
Responsibilities
Provide individual and group counseling services for students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs
Conduct social-emotional and behavioral assessments for IEPs and intervention strategies
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on support plans and behavior interventions
Serve as a liaison among school, home, and community resources
Respond to crisis situations with risk assessments and safety planning
Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of services and progress
Provide consultation and training to school staff on trauma-informed practices
Benefits
Opportunity to work full-time during the school year
Engagement with a diverse student population
Contribution to student success and family engagement
Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams
Professional development and training opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Title: School Social Worker
Pay Range:
$35-$50/hour
Job Description:
[redacted] School Year | $35-$50/hour | Full-Time | Bemidji, MN | Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) as a Tier 3 or Tier 4
What You'll Do
Provide individual and group counseling services to support students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs
Conduct social-emotional and behavioral assessments; contribute findings to IEPs, 504 plans, and intervention strategies
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement student support plans and behavior interventions
Serve as a liaison between school, home, and community resources to support student success and family engagement
Respond to crisis situations, including risk assessments and safety planning, while supporting students and staff during and after incidents
Maintain accurate, confidential documentation of services, case notes, and progress in compliance with legal and ethical standards
Provide consultation and training to school staff on topics such as trauma-informed practices, behavior management, and social-emotional learning
What We're Looking For:
Must Have
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
Minnesota Professional Educators License, active status or currently processing
Department of Justice/FBI Background Check (or equivalent state or national fingerprint clearance)
Eligibility to work in the United States
Preferred
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent
Prior experience working in a K-12 school setting
Experience with crisis intervention, behavior management, and community-based resources
Physical Demands:
Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.
