Job Description
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Social Worker
Date Posted:
4/30/2025
Location:
Noble Academy SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER (Part-time)
Noble Academy District 4171
Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE:
To assist students of all diverse backgrounds with academic learning by providing strategic services that identify and address potential mental health issues. Working with parents/guardians, teachers, school administrators, and community based resources, the school social worker implements strategies that promote a positive educational process for all students.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Valid MN credential authorizing pupil personnel services as a school social worker (K-12).
Masters degree in counseling or social work or related field such as psychology
Evidence in-depth knowledge of special education programs
In-depth experience working with individuals with exceptional needs
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides psycho-social assessment and diagnosis of behavioral disabilities with recommendations and/or environmental manipulations at the school, home and/or in the community with periodic reevaluations
Identifies and assess academic problems through analysis of factors impinging on student adjustment
Serves as a liaison between families and the school to positively promote collaborative processes in educational planning for students by encouraging parent/guardian participation in the school setting
Determines and implements appropriate therapeutic strategies to effect changes in behavioral-social interactions of students with potential mental health issues
Provides individual and group therapeutic counseling to students and their families
Develop interventions for promoting students' academic success
Provides social work case management for students with mental health issues
Serves as liaison with community agencies and assists in fostering communication between schools, parents/guardians, and community leaders
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Understanding of the early onset of mental health signs and/or symptoms
Knowledge of current state law/regulations regarding school proficiency standards
Leadership skills in working with individuals and groups
Ability to counsel students, parents, staff and lay persons individually and in groups
Skills in conducting effective meetings and conferences
Skills in socio-environmental analysis and diagnosis on problem students
Knowledge of community resources
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a variety of personality types and dispositions in numerous circumstances while maintaining a controlled, tactful, respectful, professional manner
Excellent team player skills with positive attitude
Ability to think clearly in any situation, determine priorities, and handle multiple tasks
Ability to make appropriate decisions quickly
POSITION INFORMATION: Salary: $30.42- $33.07/hour based on qualifications
Benefits: Retirement (TRA/PERA)/supplemental retirement (403b) & district matches, PTO
Please note that all employees are expected to understand their role as stated herein and understand that this list is not inclusive. All staff must follow through with responsibilities knowing that sometimes they will have to perform tasks assigned by senior administration that are not part of their job descriptions. Responsibilities are subject to change with or without notice.
Noble Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment consideration is made without regard to race, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected statuses. Noble Academy
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