Social Worker (LTS)

Independent School District 196•Rosemount, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1.0 FTE (LTS) position at Scott Highlands Middle School, with anticipated employment dates from the beginning of the 2026-27 school year until December 23, 2026. School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals licensed in Minnesota, serving as a link between home, school, and community. They provide direct and indirect services to students, families, and school staff to promote and support students' academic, social, emotional, and personal success through specialized services.

Requirements

School Social Worker license obtained through the Minnesota Department of Education.
One of the four levels of licensure required by the Minnesota Board of Social Work: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
Adherence to the Code of Ethics set forth by the National Association of Social Workers.

Responsibilities

Use assessment tools to identify and eliminate barriers to student success.
Collaborate, consult, and coordinate with school staff, families, community agencies, and other professionals to meet student and family needs.
Provide services and ongoing emotional and behavioral support to individuals, small groups, and classrooms.
Provide crisis prevention and intervention to students and families.
Communicate information about how factors such as family, culture, socioeconomic status, and physical and mental health can affect students' performance.
Work with school staff to develop and implement plans to enhance a student's school success.
Support students/families experiencing challenges including, but not limited to homelessness, food support, family change, mental health, and financial stress by providing resources.
Address mental and emotional health in the student population by providing direct services, staff/parent consultation, or by making a referral to an appropriate outside agency.
Monitor a student's attendance and communicate concerns with parents.
Identify and report abuse and neglect situations (including educational neglect) or consult/support staff when there are child protection concerns.
Advocate for students, families, and staff by networking and participating in collaborative groups both internal and external.
Other duties as assigned by your Principal(s), reflecting FTE status in your school(s).