School Social Worker
Job in
Albert Lea, Freeborn County, Minnesota, 56007, USA
Listed on 2026-03-07
Listing for:
Albert Lea Area Schools
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-07
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Licensed Staff/Licensed Staff / Elementary/Secondary
Date Posted:
2/23/2026
Location:
District Wide
Date Available:
08/11/2026
Closing Date:
06/02/2025
Job Summary:
- Full-time (1.0 FTE) School Social Worker for Grades K-12
- Responsible for the following tasks:
- Liaison with students, parents, school staff, and community agencies
- Analyzes and interprets information for recommendations regarding needs and services
- Participation in Child Study Teams
- Collaboration with classroom teachers identifying special needs services for youth
- Provide social work services to students and parents
- Participation as a resource person for in-service training and planning
- Participates in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process as required
- Makes referral to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-up
- Provide therapeutic and rehabilitative mental health services in conjunction with students with IEPs
- Complete mental health assessments for special education students
- Under supervision of mental health professional for purposes of third-party billing
- Must hold appropriate Minnesota teaching license as a Licensed School Social Worker (licensed by the Board of Social Work and the Minnesota Board of Teaching)
- Previous experience preferred
- Possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
- Candidates preferred to have one of the following:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college/university and completed 2000 hours of supervised clinical experience delivering clinical services to treat mental illness or children with emotional disturbances
- Enrolled in a Social Work Master's program from an accredited college/university
Rate of Pay:
Based on candidate's experience and education per the ALEA Master Agreement
Benefits offered for this position are as listed
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension
- 403(B) Matching Annuity Plan
- Disability (Sick) Leave/ESST Leave
- PTO
Albert Lea Area Schools offers
- Mentoring Program:
Collaboration and ongoing support throughout the school year including new teacher induction professional learning opportunities. - New Teacher Onboarding: A three-day onboarding for new staff and their mentors
- Teacher Development and Evaluation:
Marzano instructional and evaluation framework - Professional Development:
Opportunities available within the district (no fee) to grow in your teaching craft, also including required professional development opportunities for relicensure. - Competitive
Salary and Benefits . More detailed information can be found at our website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-agreements
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