Secondary School Social Worker

Secondary School Social Worker

The Louisa–Muscatine Community School District is seeking a full‑time School Social Worker for the 7th–12th grades for the 2026–27 school year. This position will serve approximately 350 students. Part‑time applicants may also be considered.

Louisa–Muscatine Schools is located along the Mississippi River south of Muscatine, Iowa. Our school name comes from being part of Louisa and Muscatine counties. Included in our district are the communities of Grandview, Letts, Fruitland, Cranston, and Muscatine. With this population base, our school district has approximately 850 students. Our schools are located as one large campus on Highway 61. The campus consists of a Preschool through 6th grade elementary building and a 7th through 12th grade secondary building.

Also on campus is the football and track complex as well as the softball and baseball complex.

The Louisa–Muscatine district encompasses a harmonious blend of farmland, industry, business and growing residential areas. Although located in a tranquil, rural setting, we have quick access to many cultural centers and events in neighboring cities such as Iowa City, Davenport‑Rock Island, Muscatine, Burlington, Chicago, St. Louis, and Cedar Rapids. With our close location to larger cities and closeness to the recreational aspects of the Mississippi, Iowa and Cedar Rivers, our growing rural community benefits from its location, its resources, and its common‑sense people.

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the building principal and/or the district administrator.

• Adhere to and support board policy, school guidelines, administrative rules and directives.
• Make themselves available to all students seeking guidance and counseling services.
• Advocate on behalf of the student and/or his/her family. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
• Facilitate outreach efforts to provide services to students, parents/guardians and staff.
• Connect students, parents/guardians and staff with specialized referral agencies.
• Understand, evaluate, and interpret academic performance data. Interpret information about students to the student, their parents/guardians, and staff.
• Implement individual and group counseling methods that are appropriate.
• Conduct career and educational planning activities.
• Lead DCAP efforts.
• Participate in in‑service activities promoted by the district.
• Submit required reports promptly and accurately.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Building Principal or District Administrator.
• ENGAGES IN PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. The social worker:
  • Demonstrates habits and skills of continuous inquiry and learning.
  • Works collaboratively to improve professional practice and learning.
  • Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional development opportunities to improve practice.
  • Establishes and implements professional developmental plans based upon the teacher needs to the Iowa Teaching Standards and district/building student achievement goals.
  • Provides an analysis of student learning and growth based on teacher‑created tests and authentic measures as well as any standardized and district tests.
• FULFILLS PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES ESTABLISHED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The social worker:
  • Adheres to board policies, district procedures, and contractual obligations.
  • Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as defined by state law and individual district policy.
  • Contributes to efforts to achieve district and building goals.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all learners and staff.
  • Collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and communities to enhance student learning.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
• SECONDARY SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide classroom guidance lessons to all grade levels.
  • Assist school nurse with health guidance and lessons.
  • Work with tier I and tier II teams.
  • Schedule students in appropriate courses.
  • Consult with students, parents, and…