School Social Worker

School Social Worker

Full-time (1.0 FTE) School Social Worker for Grades K-5. Responsible for the following tasks:

• Liaison with students, parents, school staff, and community agencies
• Analyzes and interprets information for recommendations regarding needs and services
• Participation in Child Study Teams
• Collaboration with classroom teachers identifying special needs services for youth
• Provide social work services to students and parents
• Participation as a resource person for in-service training and planning
• Participates in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process as required
• Makes referral to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-up
• Provide therapeutic and rehabilitative mental health services in conjunction with students with IEPs
• Complete mental health assessments for special education students

Under supervision of mental health professional for purposes of third-party billing

Qualifications:

• Must hold appropriate Minnesota teaching license as a Licensed School Social Worker (licensed by the Board of Social Work and the Minnesota Board of Teaching)
• Previous experience preferred
• Possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Candidates preferred to have one of the following:
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college/university and completed 2000 hours of supervised clinical experience delivering clinical services to treat mental illness or children with emotional disturbances
• Enrolled in a Social Work Master's program from an accredited college/university
• Have a MSW from an accredited college/university

Rate of Pay:
Based on candidate's experience and education per the ALEA Master Agreement

Benefits offered for this position are as listed:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension
• 403(B) Matching Annuity Plan
• Disability (Sick) Leave/ESST Leave
• PTO

Albert Lea Area Schools' mission is to ensure individual growth that leads to engaged citizens and life-long learners. Albert Lea Area Schools offers:

• Mentoring Program:
  Collaboration and ongoing support throughout the school year including new teacher induction professional learning opportunities.
• New Teacher Onboarding: A three-day onboarding for new staff and their mentors.
• Teacher Development and Evaluation:
  Marzano instructional and evaluation framework.
• Professional Development:
  Opportunities available within the district (no fee) to grow in your teaching craft, also including required professional development opportunities for relic ensure.

Albert Lea Area Schools Inspiring Learners and Cultivating Growth to positively impact our community.