1.0 FTE School Social Worker

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• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Social Worker
• Date Posted: 8/6/2026
• Location:
  
  District Office
• Date Available:
  
  08/31/2026

1.0 FTE School Social Worker

Job

Starting Date: August 31, 2026

Hours of Work
: 1440 hours/school year with up to 80 additional hours, if needed, to be determined by the school social worker and superintendent. Typical workweek is Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 7:30 a.m.

-4:00 p.m. Wednesday's 7:30 a.m.

-4:30 p.m. Some Friday's required for in-services and professional development.

Salary & Benefits: Individual contract to be negotiated

Minimum Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited social work program.

2. Active licensure through the MN Board of Social Work

3. Active School Social Work licensure or related service through the MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board

4. Three or more years of experience in youth counseling, public school education, or related field preferred

5. Must pass criminal record history clearance

Job Responsibility

Summary:

Serve as a supportive liaison between students, homes, school, family services, protective services, doctors or other contacts to assist with student issues such as disabilities, substance abuse and rehabilitation, mental or physical abuse, mental health, poverty, misbehavior, absenteeism, and other related needs.

Counsel and educate students, families, community groups, faculty, and staff members on topics listed above.

Provide or arrange medical and psychiatric testing and additional supportive services for students and families related to topics listed above.

Comply with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and current educational privacy regulations to ensure student confidentiality.

Collect supplementary information to assist students and families such as employment records, medical records, school reports, or other records as needed.

Assist with crisis intervention.

Maintain student case history records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

Conduct research and prepare reports as requested by administration.

Other duties as assigned.

Mt. Iron-Buhl ISD #712 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Postings current as of 8/17/2026 1:40:57 AM CST.