Licensed School Social Worker

Locations: Wayzata High School
FTE: 1.0
Starting: Fall 2026

Compensation Range: $52,308-$123,452 (Depending on Education and Experience)

Wayzata Public Schools is currently seeking a School Social Worker with the ability, skills, and training necessary to work with a broad array of students with and without disabilities in a high school setting.

• Consultation to special education and pre-referral intervention teams
• Parent contact
• Individual and small group support to students with social, emotional and behavioral issues
• Crisis intervention and prevention

• Social Work license from Board of Social Work and Board of Teaching required.
• Master’s Degree in School Social Work required.
• LICSW Preferred.
• Training and skill in working with diverse populations is desirable.
• Experience and willingness to work on general education teams and provide collaborative special education services with general education teachers is required.
• Interest in and ability to relate well to secondary school students with and without disabilities.
• Experience working with youth with substance abuse and mental health concerns

• Medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, employee assistance program, and 403b (tax sheltered annuity) employer match program

Applications received on or before 4:00 PM at 5/19/26 will be given first consideration. Position will remain open and active until filled.

Wayzata Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer. Wayzata Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Wayzata Public Schools is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity.

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please call Human Resources at

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.