Teacher, Social Worker - Pool

Position: Teacher, Social Worker - Candidate Pool (2025-2026)
Below is specific information for you to consider about this position.

Job Title:

Teacher, Social Worker - Candidate Pool ) and

Requisition r: 102668

Close Date: No established closing date; open until filled

Organizational Unit: Talent Acquisition )

Site:
Davis Center (0001)

FTE:
Varied FTEs; 40 weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:
Teachers(04)

Functional Area:

Teaching

Salary Range: $53,629-$112,065

Benefits:
Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

If you are selected for an Early Contract you will be given a temporary contract. This contract enables you to participate in our internal hiring process along with current Minneapolis Public School educators for licensed positions in the upcoming school year. Historically, people offered Early Contracts have secured licensed positions in MPS. Screening takes place in February and March and the internal hiring process takes place April and May.

If you have questions about the application process please email early.apply.mn.us It may take up to a week for a response to your email. Please do not submit any application materials to this email address.

School Social Worker
- This is a candidate pool for the  school year.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them career and college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the building administrator and the Manager of School Social Work Services, promote and support students' academic success and social engagement by providing a vital link among the school, home and community. Uphold ethical standards of social work practice and advocate for student, family and staff well-being. Serve as advocate for students and families from historically underserved and marginalized communities.

Promotes anti-bias and anti-racist practices and curriculum.

School Social Workers (SSWs) are involved in providing services to all students. SSWs provide direct services to students and their families including individual service, group work and classroom presentations as well as providing crisis intervention and consultation and making referrals to community agencies. SSWs are part of the evaluation process for students with potential disabilities as well as often providing direct and indirect services.

Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent's goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours.

Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Participates as member of site Special Education (Sp Ed) team;
Specific roles designated collaboratively by the Site Sp Ed Accountability document. These roles may include serving as Administrative Designee on Individualized Education Plan (IEP) teams, resource support for parents/guardians, advocacy, collaborations with Sp Ed colleagues regarding due process, and…