Medium Term Substitute - Elementary School Social Worker

Position Type:

Other Certified Positions/Social Worker

Date Posted:

5/28/2026

Location:

Glendale Elementary

Date Available:

08/31/2026

Closing Date:

06/08/2026

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JOB TITLE:Medium Term Substitute - Elementary School Social WorkerDEPARTMENT:Student Support ServicesREPORTS TO:Director of Student Support Services, Building PrincipalFLSA:Exempt

DATES: August 31, 2026 through December 22, 2026

HOURS/DAY: 1.0 FTE

RATE OF PAY: $272.09 per Day

SUMMARY:

The School Social Worker assists with the coordination of social services for student and their families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Assists in the coordination of social services for students and their families.
• Assists with the early identification, pre-referral interventions and referrals to special education.
• Serves as a team member for the school pre-referral/problem solving teams.
• Provides skills training and other appropriate services as stipulated on special education students' IEPs.
• Assists in assessments, such as conducting observations, or other assessment functions, as deemed appropriate by assessment planning teams.
• Collects pertinent background/home information as appropriate.
• Functions as a district representative at special education team meetings as requested.
• Facilitate and develop Section 504 plans, as directed by building principals/District 504 coordinator.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with children, their families, teachers, administration, court systems, law enforcement agencies, social service agencies and other helping professionals.
• Provides individual and small group support to students.
• Makes community/agency program linkages to assist student and their families.
• Provides crisis intervention and support as appropriate.
• Consults with education staff relative to appropriate interventions, techniques, and modifications for students in need. 14. Monitors student attendance and assists with required truancy procedures.
• Coordinates and develops education programs.
• Coordinates and develops programs that enhance and promote student social emotional wellbeing.
• Conducts friendship, social skills, families in transition groups, etc. as determined by each site.
• Assists with programs and appropriate activities that align with district's core values.
• Provides additional duties related to social emotional educational programs as assigned by building administration.
• Maintains and prepares records and reports.
• Maintains timely and accurate records of services provided, with particular attention to all reimbursable special education activities.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with principals, teachers and district office administration.
• Performs other duties as may be reasonably assigned for effective school operation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Social Work preferred

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• MN Board of Social Work License
• Current MN licensure in School Social Worker

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge in Child Development

• General knowledge of current Federal and State special education laws/mandates, including IDEA and section 504

• Effective communication skills with individuals and groups

• Commitment to the education of all students

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

School Building and Classroom.