School Social Worker

Position: 2026-2027 School Year School Social Worker
School Year School Social Worker

Position Type:

Licensed Educators and Specialists/Social Worker

Date Posted:

6/12/2026

Location:

Kennedy Elementary School

Date Available:

08/19/2026

Additional Information:
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Job Type Full time Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Schedule
190 days annually

Salary Range BA $45,516 - $74,767

MA $46,593 - $90,910

This position will be subject to non-renewal following the  school year based on District needs and the unavailability or uncertainty of funding.

This position will be .6 FTE at Kennedy Elementary and .4 FTE at Eagles Elementary. Final school assignment is subject to change based on District needs.

Position

Purpose:

A School Social Worker is a critical advocate for student well-being, serving as a bridge between students, families, schools, and communities. This role leverages deep expertise in systems and family-based theories to remove barriers to academic and emotional success. Through direct services, collaborative intervention, and ethical leadership, the social worker supports the development of inclusive systems of care. Their work empowers students and families while strengthening school environments that are safe, supportive, and responsive to diverse needs.

Responsibilities:

1. Direct Student and Family Services Priority:

Priority:
Essential Percent of Time: 50%

* Utilizes formal and informal assessment tools, including observation and interviews, to evaluate student and family functioning and progress

* Delivers strengths-based, person-centered services that actively involve students in shaping their educational experience

* Supports and encourages the student and family involvement in the school process

* Applies systems and family-based theories to assess home, school, and community dynamics, implementing interventions such as:

* Crisis intervention and response

* Home visits

* Conflict resolution

* Group facilitation

* Dropout prevention

* Graduation support

* Service coordination

* Assists students and their families/caregivers in gaining access to formal and informal community resources, based on the psycho-social assessment process

* Utilizes a family Psychosocial assessment to identify needs and gaps in care, which will inform needed prevention, early intervention, and crisis responses

* Maintains accurate records and documentation in line with mental health confidentiality standards

2. Systems-Level Collaboration

Priority:
Essential Percent of Time: 35%

* Addresses the needs of the school, student, families, and community by collaborating to design a holistic approach to any barriers or problems with the educational process using social work systems theories and family-based theories

* Works collaboratively with school staff, families, and community members to design and sustain comprehensive care systems that support student learning, well-being, and safety

* Initiates and supports activities to overcome institutional barriers and gaps in services as leaders and members of interdisciplinary teams

* Integrates the student's home, school, and community perspective in the interdisciplinary process using systems theory and the social work code of ethics

* Provides consultation on attendance, diversity, mental health, behavior concerns, crisis response, homelessness, abuse, neglect, and confidentiality using a social work lens

* Networks to promote system responsiveness while utilizing ethical principles and standards through working with multidisciplinary teams

* Demonstrates and fosters professional, supportive relationships that contribute to an inclusive and academically engaging environment

3. Professional Practice and Development

Priority:
Essential Percent of Time: 15%

* Maintains licensure in accordance with North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners (NDBSWE) requirements

* Provides professional development as assigned

* Participates in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required

Knowledge of:
Building and leading a school support team in collaboration with administrators, teachers, support staff, and community partners to ensure the delivery of tiered support services. This position also focuses on dropout prevention, graduation awareness, and the effective integration of support resources, promoting early identification of unmet needs, and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment that acknowledges diverse cultural backgrounds.

This comprehensive approach aims to empower students and their families, encouraging their involvement in the educational process and ensuring access to necessary resources, ultimately supporting the holistic development and academic success of each student.

Skill and Ability to:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with groups; conduct effective meetings and conferences; communicate concepts and information accurately orally and in writing including the preparation of formal statistical reports, case histories, assessment, and intervention records; demonstrate effective liaison relationships with…