Mental Health School Social Worker

Mental Health School Social Worker

Teach Iowa Green Hills Area Education Agency - Council Bluffs, Iowa

• Job : 5692785
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: May 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-time

Green Hills Area Education Agency is looking to fill a Mental Health School Social Worker position for the 2026‑2027 school year. This position is a 190 day contract.

• M.S.W. degree from an accredited Council of Social Work Education school of social work.
• Licensure through the Iowa Department of Health or equivalent from another state as recognized by the State of Iowa as a Licensed Independent Social Worker or a Licensed Masters Social Worker.
• School Social Work Endorsement or Statement of Professional Recognition from the Iowa Department of Education.
• Ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Collaborate with professionals in other disciplines (e.g., teachers, mental health specialists, DHS personnel, other AEA professionals) to improve student success.
• Assist in identifying learners having academic/social-emotional/behavioral/developmental difficulties that could lead to school failure.
• Provide direct consultation, coaching, and modeling techniques and teaching strategies to AEA and LEA staff concerning student behaviors, learning style, and adoption of methods and materials.
• Arrange, plan, and deliver appropriate agency‑approved activities, including professional development, as directed by Administration.
• Implement and/or serve as a liaison for services to learners such as individual/group counseling, crisis intervention, behavior management strategies, and referrals to community agencies.
• Use research in school practice by reading research literature, distributing and synthesizing findings, and conducting action research related to applied problems.
• Administer, model, and interpret individual and systemic assessments.
• Engage in consultation and collaboration with LEA, AEA, parents, medical, and community agencies.
• Provide prevention and intervention strategies for the wellbeing of students.
• Consult with school personnel and community professionals regarding significant social/emotional, cultural, or developmental needs related to the student’s school adjustment and emotional growth.
• Assist teachers, parents, and students to understand dynamics affecting the student’s relationships.
• Participate in coordination of services for children, families, and communities.
• Facilitate working relationships among educators, parents, and community services.
• Represent the AEA to enhance its reputation and build trust.
• Participate in projects, committees, or activities to support the agency’s mission, goals, and priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Regular attendance required.
• Ability to travel within assigned schools as needed.
• Good eye/hand/finger coordination for keyboard and office machines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good concentration and visual skills.
• Normal routine activity levels for bending, carrying, hearing, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, vision, and walking; may involve above‑average activity at times.

Green Hills AEA is committed to being an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

• Tami Pauley, Director Human Resources
• Green Hills Area Education Agency
• Phone:
• Email: tpauley