Job Description

School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals licensed in the state of Minnesota. They are the link between home, school and community in providing direct and indirect services to students, families and school staff in order to promote and support students\xe2\x80\x99 academic, social, emotional and personal success by providing specialized services.Services to students, families and schools:

• Use assessment tools to identify and eliminate barriers to student success.
• Collaborate, consult and coordinate with school staff, families, community agencies and other professionals in order 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\xe2\x80\x99 performance.
• Work with school staff to develop and implement plans to enhance a student\xe2\x80\x99s 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 our student population by providing direct services, staff/parent consultation or by making a referral to an appropriate outside agency.
• Monitor a student\xe2\x80\x99s 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 by participating in collaborative groups both internal and external.
• Other duties as assigned by your Principal(s). These duties should reflect FTE status in your school(s)

State Certification, Legal Regulations and Professional Credentials

• The Minnesota Board of Social Work requires all practicing social workers to hold one of the four levels of licensure:

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
• Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• School Social Work license obtained through the Minnesota Department of Education.
• School Social Workers adhere to a Code of Ethics set forth by the National Association of Social Workers.

Responsible To:
Building PrincipalCompensation:
According to contractual agreement.In District 196, the sky\xe2\x80\x99s the limit for students and employees. That\xe2\x80\x99s because our committed team of employees is dedicated to the mission of educating, developing and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our whole child, \xe2\x80\x9cTriple-A\xe2\x80\x9d approach provides students and staff opportunities to learn, grow and pursue their infinite possibilities in academics, the arts and athletics.District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes\xe2\x80\x99 list of America\xe2\x80\x99s Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employer and how likely they would be to recommend their employer to others.District 196 has 19 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school for students with special emotional and behavioral needs, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for lifelong learners of all ages.Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.The Director of Human Resources, Shelly Monson (651-423-7859 \xe2\x80\x93 shelly.monson@district196.org) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district\xe2\x80\x99s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 \xe2\x80\x93 jeremy.sorenson@district196.org) and the Director of Secondary Education, Michael Bolsoni (651-423-7712 \xe2\x80\x93 Michael.Bolsoni@district196.org) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district\xe2\x80\x99s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 \xe2\x80\x93 janet.fimmen@district196.org) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Independent School District 196