Social Worker, Youth Development

Social Worker Position

Hutchinson Public Schools is seeking a social worker for the  school year and beyond. This position will work with students at the middle school, high school, and TAP (Transition Assistance Program). Candidates should be appropriately licensed/certified through Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) or contact the district for licensing options. Ideal candidates will hold LICSW or LSW credentials. This position will work 183 days per year, 8 hours per day.

The salary range for this position is $49,048.00 per year - $91,357.00 per year. Salary is dependent upon education and experience. Benefits include: paid personal days, sick leave, health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, VEBA plan with employer contribution, and retirement plan with employer contribution (TRA & 403B).

At Hutchinson Middle School, students and staff work together to increase personal academic responsibility in a respectful school environment. Our staff is committed to offering our students a supportive environment throughout these transitional years where they will explore new horizons personally and academically. A sound, basic education program in reading, math, language arts, social studies, health, and physical education and science is complemented by offerings for special needs students and a full range of exploratory offerings and electives.

Hutchinson High School is a state-of-the-art, comprehensive high school serving students in grades 9-12 with an enrollment of approximately 900 students. Our facility was completely renovated in 2018 and employs a well-articulated college and career pathway model for all students in grades 9-12 called Tiger Path Academies. Learn more about Tiger Path Academies at

The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) is a Hutchinson Public Schools educational program for young adults with disabilities ranging in age from 18-22 years. TAP is a community-based program emphasizing work experience and independent living skills. The TAP program assists in providing special education programming to increase a student's ability to live and work as independently as possible. Services are provided in the areas of jobs and job training, recreation and leisure, community participation, home living, and post-secondary options.

Currently, TAP is serving students from Hutchinson, Litchfield, Buffalo Lake-Hector, Glencoe-Silver Lake, and GFW school districts.

Please submit your online application 423.org/employment, job #2437. Include a cover letter, resume, college transcripts, three current letters of recommendation, and your MN teaching license file folder number. Questions? Contact Karrie Taylor, Director of Special Services lor. Employment with Hutchinson Public Schools is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment background check, approval of the school board, and verification of meeting the qualifications above.