Position: Social Worker
School: Minnesota Math and Science Academy, St. Paul, MN
MInnesota Math and Science Academy is a K-12 public charter school located in St. Paul, Minnesota. MMSA is searching for an incredible individual who wants to be a part of something special and strives to make a difference in the lives of our students. This position commences with the 2024-25 school year.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling
- Current MDE licensure in School Social Work or School Counseling
- Experience in child development, behavior, and Response to Intervention experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with individual and group counseling
- Knowledge of a variety of clinical and counseling treatments, for use with children and their families.
- Culturally competent; experience working with Latino families and children preferred.
- Must be able to work in team decision-making situations.
- Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must possess ability to coordinate with others and lead teams when necessary.
- Knowledgeable in supporting and implementing Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (Tier 1, 2 & 3).
- Spanish speaker preferred
Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
- Provides individual and group counseling or social skills work
- Assists grade-level teams in problem-solving and creating plans for positive, pro-social skills teaching; Coaches educators in best practices
- Consults with education staff relative to appropriate interventions, techniques, and modifications for students in need.
- Assists with early identification, pre-referral interventions and referrals to special education.
- Serves as a team member for the school pre-referral/student assistance team.
- Provides crisis intervention and support as appropriate.
- Provide a comprehensive approach to mental health that includes evaluation, data collection, interventions and regular monitoring to produce socially significant improvement in children’s mental health and social emotional wellness.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person