School Social Worker; TOSA

School Social Worker (Teacher on Special Assignment)

Position Available: 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

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Application Procedure:

Apply on-line at  Posting Open Until July 3, 2026 Equal Opportunity Employer