School Social Worker Pool - SY

Job Summary

School Social Worker Pool - 26-27 SY at Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD). This is an applicant pool posting that may lead to future openings.

Minimum Annual Compensation: $68,901
Length of

Contract:

192 days
Employment Type: Exempt

MMSD is the second‑largest school district in Wisconsin and is committed to anti‑racism, cultural responsiveness, and inclusivity. The district serves a diverse student population and seeks highly motivated, energetic applicants who are ready to make a positive impact on student learning and well‑being.

• Serve as a resource for social‑emotional learning.
• Foster ongoing positive collaborative relationships with students, families, and the community to meet students’ needs and maximize school success.
• Serve students suspected of and identified with disabilities through appropriate referral, evaluation, programing, and placement within the IEP process.
• Coordinate attendance improvement efforts.
• Serve as the Point of Contact for Homelessness.
• Facilitate effective transition practices and procedures for students and promote a positive and welcoming school environment.
• Coordinate and provide support for child abuse prevention, suspected child abuse, and neglect reporting.
• Assess, implement, progress monitor, and evaluate effective evidence‑based interventions throughout a multi‑tiered system of support (MTSS).
• Contribute to screening and assessment of student behaviors to develop safety plans.
• Provide support for crisis prevention and response efforts at the school level.
• Ensure informed practice through an understanding of policies and laws related to children/families and education.

• High Expectations For Every Student
• Quality Instructional Practice
• Cultural Competence
• Data Proficiency
• Team Collaboration
• Student & Family Engagement
• Resilience & Results Orientation
• Self‑Awareness & Growth Mindset

• Master’s degree in social work with official transcripts required for formal employment.
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) school social worker license (7050).
• Applications are considered on a rolling basis; first consideration is given to fully licensed candidates.
• If you do not already have an active Wisconsin teaching license, you must obtain and maintain the necessary license(s) within 30 days of starting employment with MMSD. Failure to do so will result in contract voiding.
• Unlicensed candidates may be considered by first being hired by a school district to apply for a One‑Year License with stipulations.
• For more information about the One‑Year with Stipulations licensing process, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• To search DPI‑approved certification programs, visit .

• Upon submitting, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Based on your application materials, a hiring manager may reach out to schedule an interview.
• Candidates who have indicated fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong are invited to apply for our bilingual positions. If interested in a bilingual position, candidates would be asked to complete reading, writing, and oral language proficiency assessments.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. To be considered for this opportunity, you must apply on our career page.