Elementary; K-4 Social Worker or School Counselor

Elementary (K-4) Social Worker Or School Counselor

Classification:
Certified Licensure:

-Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Social Work and the ability to obtain a Minnesota Board of Social Work license and a Minnesota Department of Education School Social Work OR
-Masters in School Counselor and the ability to obtain a Minnesota Department of Education School Counselor license.

Reports to:

Building Principal

Job Goal:
To assist in providing students at the elementary level with a physically, emotionally, and mentally safe environment in school with their peers and school staff.

Qualifications/Characteristics

• Previous experience working with various youth populations preferred
• Possesses strong written and oral communication skills
• Displays excellent interpersonal skills with students, colleagues, and community resources
• Demonstrates compassion, empathy, and caring for students and colleagues
• Possesses excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and organize work
• Remains calm and cool-headed under pressure with a positive attitude and a dedication to helping others
• Is self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to lead and mentor others
• Is comfortable building personal relationships and establishing trust with youth and families
• Understanding of PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports)

Duties

• Educate staff on the various mental health conditions of students, their trauma responses and behaviors, and the implementation of key interventions
• Work with staff and students to promote a positive, safe, healthy, happy learning environment across the district. Utilize evidence-based social and emotional interventions.
• Assist in the efficacy of evidence-based models in classrooms
• Develop a plan of action for individuals or groups of students based on data collection and observed or reported behaviors.
• Assist the Student Services team in supporting students' mental health needs.
• Assist in implementing PBIS and MTSS services, developing intervention strategies to increase academic success.

Salary Salary commensurate with experience as per certified staff master agreement