School Social Worker
About The Position
AnthroMed Education is hiring a full-time School Social Worker in Plymouth, Minnesota, to support and help lead an elementary special education Setting III social-emotional program for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year. The position is listed as starting ASAP and is a 1.0 FTE role with a small, specialized caseload of students with significant social-emotional and behavioral needs. The School Social Worker will provide direct and indirect services, including individual and small-group support, classroom-based interventions, and consultation. The role includes helping guide daily programming, maintaining classroom structure, and supporting individualized behavioral and social-emotional interventions. The social worker will work with a licensed special education teacher, paraprofessionals, school administration, related service providers, families, and school staff. The program offers a dedicated workroom, an established team structure, and a trauma-sensitive, restorative approach to student support. The role includes developing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans, participating in Functional Behavior Assessments and IEP meetings, and providing crisis-prevention and de-escalation support. AnthroMed provides ongoing clinical support, mentorship, regular caseload guidance, bi-weekly team meetings, and access to clinical resources and materials.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Social Work.
- Eligible for or holding a Minnesota PELSB School Social Worker license (Tier 3 or Tier 4).
- Current licensure through the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
- Strong collaboration skills and interest in school-based practice.
- Experience supporting students with significant social-emotional and behavioral needs.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, restorative practices, and crisis intervention.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect services, including individual and small-group support, classroom-based interventions, and consultation.
- Help guide daily programming and maintain classroom structure.
- Support individualized behavioral and social-emotional interventions.
- Develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Participate in Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and IEP meetings.
- Provide crisis-prevention and de-escalation support.
- Collaborate with families and school staff to create a consistent, supportive learning environment.
- Work alongside a licensed special education teacher, paraprofessionals, school administration, and related service providers.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting.
- PTO aligned with the school calendar, including school breaks, snow days, and holidays.
- Licensure and continuing education reimbursement.
- $2,000 relocation bonus when applicable.
- Annual therapy materials stipend and access to a generous materials database.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- $2,000 referral bonus opportunities.
- W-2 employment with professional and general liability insurance coverage.
- Clinician-specific CEUs and access to a clinical resource portal.
- Regular caseload support, mentorship, and clinical guidance from experienced school-based professionals.
- Bi-weekly team meetings for collaboration, networking, and case support.
- No non-compete clauses.
- Collaborative, collegial culture where clinicians are trusted, respected, and supported.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
