Job Description:

Location: District

Department: Behavioral Health & Wellness

Reports To: Building Principal

Term: Ongoing 194-day position. This position is funded through the School-Based Mental Health Services Grant and can be utilized for up to two years. Applicants hired under this grant may be rehired for the following years of eligibility.

Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time

SUMMARY:  The School Social Worker will provide effective coordination, intervention and supports to learners and their caregivers. The School Social Worker works as a team member and advocate for the learner and their caregivers in collaboration with school personnel, community professionals, and social service agencies to connect resources and provide support to families and staff in evidence-based strategies for learner success

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned)
Collaboration:
Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
Provides resources to the MTSS team, Student Attendance Review Board (SARB), IEP team, and other educational teams to address learner behavioral or academic concerns.
Collaborates with external agencies to maintain effective communication between programs and service systems that support school staff and families.

Communication:
Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
Provides documentation and maintains appropriate records for learner referrals, caseloads and contact logs.
Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
Establishes and clearly articulates procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.

Compassion:
Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners' experiences.
Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.

Creativity:
Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
Establishes a culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.

Critical Thinking:
Arranges transportation for learners to services and activities, when necessary.
Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy; explicitly connecting key concepts to develop learner skills.

Reflection:
Participates in appropriate professional training to maintain Social Work license.
Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of learners.
Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.

Resilience:
Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.

Responsibility:
Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress.
Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
Provides care and support to families as needed in the home, over the phone, and within the community.
Provides referrals and community resources to learners and families as needed.
Provides direct support to learners in the form of one-to-one and small group sessions for the purpose of mentoring, de-escalation, linking to services, relationship building, and more.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear.
The specific vision abilities required for this role include close and peripheral vision.
The employee may be required to lift up to ~30 pounds.
The employee must work with the public and various WFPS staff while simultaneously managing several competing demands.
The employee may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
The employee may be required to complete functional work in a learner's external living environment.
 
Education and/or Experience:
Licensed Social Worker in ND. Acceptable licensures:
LBSW
LMSW
LCSW
Masters Degree in Social Work is preferred.
Valid ND Driver's License and access to personal, reliable transportation.
Previous experience working with school-age children.
 
Language Skills:
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in the English language.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, expressively, and reactively.
 
Other Skills and Abilities:
Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgment.
Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
None.

Salary: Positions follow the Classified Salary Schedule 2026-2027. See Summary for more.

The salary for the School Social Worker is dependent on education level. Salary follows Step C410 for a Bachelor's Degree. Starting salary begins at $29.15-$33.15. Salary follows Step C412 for Master's Degree. Starting salary begins at $29.75-$33.75.

To Apply: Please complete the application and include up-to-date, relevant submissions of your resume, letter of interest, and three letters of recommendation.