Elementary Counselor or Elementary Social Worker FTE

Elementary Counselor or Elementary Social Worker (0.8 FTE)

Position Type:
Student Support Services / Social Worker

Date Posted: 7/14/2026

Location:

Dover‑Eyota Elementary School

Position is open for application until filled.

• Provide individual and small‑group social‑emotional counseling.
• Develop and implement intervention plans for students experiencing behavioral, emotional, attendance, or family challenges.
• Assist students in developing self‑regulation, conflict resolution, coping, and executive functioning skills.
• Support crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning when necessary.
• Assist in re‑entry planning following hospitalization, mental health treatment, or extended absences.
• Lead MTSS and Response Teams.
• Build strong partnerships with families through consistent communication and collaboration.
• Connect families with community resources including mental health services, housing, food assistance, healthcare, and county agencies.
• Conduct home visits when appropriate.
• Monitor attendance concerns and support interventions for chronic absenteeism.
• Collaborate with administration regarding attendance plans.
• Assist families in identifying barriers affecting school attendance.
• Work with county agencies when legally required.
• Consult regularly with teachers regarding student behavioral and emotional needs.
• Collaborate with school counselors, psychologists, special education staff, nurses, and administrators.
• Respond to student mental health emergencies.
• Participate on the school's crisis response team.
• Coordinate with outside agencies during emergency situations.
• Support students and staff following traumatic events.
• Maintain accurate documentation and confidential student records.
• Follow district policies, ethical standards, and state/federal regulations.

• School Counselor or School Social Worker License required.
• Licensed Counselors and Social Workers may be considered.
• Licensed Teachers may be considered if no Highly Qualified Applicant is found.
• All new employees are required to submit to a Child Protection Background Check.

District 533 is an equal opportunity employer.