School Social Worker; TOSA

Overview

POSITION AVAILABLE

1.0 School Social Worker (Teacher on Special Assignment)
0.6 FTE HHM/Foster Care/Schools to Housing Grant
POSITION AVAILABLE
1.0 School Social Worker (Teacher on Special Assignment)
0.6 FTE HHM/Foster Care/Schools to Housing Grant
0.4 FTE RTC School Social Worker
189-day calendar plus 10 additional days
Salary and benefits based on current Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement
Reports to Director of Student Services

• Report to special education supervisory staff and building principals.
• Serve as an active member of student assistance and special education teams.
• Conduct assessments and provide case management services, including mental health support for students receiving special education services.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and school staff to address students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with special education due process requirements.
• Consult with classroom teachers to develop, implement, and document pre-referral intervention strategies.
• Support school personnel in responding to crisis situations, including suspected neglect or abuse, school avoidance, attendance concerns, and family crises.
• Provide individual and group counseling services for students and, when appropriate, their families.
• Foster collaborative partnerships between families, schools, and community agencies to support student success.
• Connect families with appropriate community-based social, behavioral, and mental health resources.
• Coordinate and oversee services for students and families experiencing homelessness in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (HHM/McKinney-Vento), ensuring equitable access to educational services and supports.
• Serve as the district liaison for students in foster care, collaborating with child welfare agencies, schools, and families to promote educational stability and compliance with applicable state and federal requirements.
• Provide leadership, training, coaching, and mentorship to district school social workers to promote best practices, professional growth, and consistent service delivery across schools.
• Oversee district initiatives related to school stability and housing, including coordination of school-to-housing supports, partnerships with community agencies, and access to resources that address housing insecurity and barriers to student success.
• Support district wide implementation of social work practices, policies, and procedures that advance student well-being, educational access, and equitable outcomes.

• LICSW Licensed and Clinical Supervision Licensed
• Current Minnesota school social worker license
• Knowledge of the principles of behavioral learning, evaluation techniques, and behavior management strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience conducting functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and developing and implementing positive behavior intervention plans (PBIS/BIPs) is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and effective in high-stress situations.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and work collaboratively with building and district administrators, teachers, and educational assistants.
• Master's degree in Behavior Analysis, Special Education, School Psychology, or a related field, with appropriate school and/or Board Certification (e.g., BCBA or applicable state certification).
• Experience working with students with significant disabilities and intensive behavioral needs.
• Minimum of two years of experience with the schools to Housing project and grant.

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Posting open until July 3, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability, or status with regard to public assistance

Anh Tran
Human Resources Program Director
4148 Winnetka Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55427