Position Type:
Other Certified Positions/Social Worker
Date Posted:
5/28/2026
Location:
Glendale Elementary
Date Available:
08/31/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
JOB TITLE:
Medium Term Substitute - Elementary School Social Worker
DEPARTMENT:
Student Support Services
REPORTS TO:
Director of Student Support Services, Building Principal
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.
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Assists in the coordination of social services for students and their families.
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Assists with the early identification, pre-referral interventions and referrals to special education.
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Serves as a team member for the school pre-referral/problem solving teams.
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Provides skills training and other appropriate services as stipulated on special education students' IEPs.
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Assists in assessments, such as conducting observations, or other assessment functions, as deemed appropriate by assessment planning teams.
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Collects pertinent background/home information as appropriate.
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Functions as a district representative at special education team meetings as requested.
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Facilitate and develop Section 504 plans, as directed by building principals/District 504 coordinator.
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Develops and maintains effective working relationships with children, their families, teachers, administration, court systems, law enforcement agencies, social service agencies and other helping professionals.
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Provides individual and small group support to students.
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Makes community/agency program linkages to assist student and their families.
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Provides crisis intervention and support as appropriate.
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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.
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Coordinates and develops education programs.
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Coordinates and develops programs that enhance and promote student social emotional wellbeing.
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Conducts friendship, social skills, families in transition groups, etc. as determined by each site.
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Assists with programs and appropriate activities that align with district's core values.
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Provides additional duties related to social emotional educational programs as assigned by building administration.
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Maintains and prepares records and reports.
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Maintains timely and accurate records of services provided, with particular attention to all reimbursable special education activities.
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Maintains a positive working relationship with principals, teachers and district office administration.
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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:
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
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MN Board of Social Work License
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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.
