Lower Adolescent Social Worker Great River School Saint Paul, MN Job Details Part-time 22 hours ago Qualifications Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Social Work License Conflict de-escalation De-escalation support in education Schedule management Working with students Direct support Emotional safety support Working with families Social Work Time management

Full Job Description Job Title:

Lower Adolescent Social Worker Level:

Lower Adolescent (Grades 7-9)

Classification:

.50 FTE (the 20 hours per week can be worked between 8:30 to 4:30 with some meetings extending past 4:30 when required)

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience (Union pay scale 3)

Benefits Eligible :

No Licensure:

MDE Social Worker Licensure Reports to:

Director of Student Services School Year:

2026 2027, Starts Immediately Organization description: Great River School is a public Montessori institution serving students ages 6 through 18. Our community is committed to an engaging environment which prepares students for their unique roles as responsible and engaged citizens of the world. Our vision is world peace through education. We specifically seek to deconstruct systems of bias and oppression that interrupt relationships and access to education. We welcome applications from all backgrounds - racial justice, gender inclusion, and accessibility of education is central to our core values as a school community. We encourage applicants who are passionate about Montessori education - Great River School seeks and encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds. People of the global majority are highly encouraged to apply. We seek to employ adults who reflect the heritage, backgrounds, and experiences of neighborhoods where our students live. We hire employees who have a Montessori credential, and we also are excited to recruit adults who are committed to teaching at an innovative school and committing to Montessori training.

General Description:

This position works collaboratively with the Student Services Department, which includes a team of three full time social workers. This position involves working with the Special Education teams, both through direct work with students and consultation with the team, working with Child Find Intervention processes and offering students social emotional interventions, convening groups, consulting with classroom guides and working collaboratively on wellness initiatives with the student services team. Great River School is committed to Montessori and International Baccalaureate pedagogy and has an excellent reputation as a Public Montessori Charter School. The role of the School Social Worker is to further our mission to provide a quality Montessori education through inspiring learning environments and strong relationships based on respect for the gifts of each student. Areas of responsibility and

Concomitant Tasks:

Provide Social Work services (including but not limited to:) Serving direct goals and minutes of student's IEP plans Responding to crisis and providing risk assessment Develop safety plans in coordination with SpEd and Student Services teams File child protection reports Engage external resources for support like housing, food access, transportation Special Education Direct Service Write, review and manage goals in SpEd forms Attend IEP meetings and consult with IEP team Serve direct and indirect minutes for students toward achieving their goals Social Work Groups Collaborate with other social workers and classroom guides around organizing groups Communicate with families Facilitate weekly social work groups Communication Maintain confidentiality Communicate with families with updates, progress and/or concerns Collaborate in communication - IEP teams, classroom teachers, admin, families as necessary Maintain records (ROI) and communication with students' outside providers Organization and Flexibility Maintain a weekly schedule that includes meetings, groups and SpEd minutes Work flexibly to serve these obligations, while also responding to the needs of the moment on any school day as it pertains to students on your caseload. Behavior Support Along with all faculty members, the Social Worker is responsible for upholding school and level norms with students For Tracked behavior, support guides by covering their rooms to allow follow up, or connect directly with students to support emotional regulation Behavior Tiers Behavior Definitions Responding to Behavior Flowchart For Tracked behavior, support guides by covering their rooms to allow follow up, or connect directly with students to support emotional regulation Work with Dean of Students to follow investigation protocol for Bottom Line behaviors Mental Health Advocate Defining a boundary between service at school vs. need for additional support Serving as an advocate and lens in the Gen Ed setting to help contextualize student experience Maintain list of community resources and refer families to appropriate agencies Seek ROI's and collaborate with community providers Professional Development Provide trainings as needed for professional development Meetings, Key Experiences and Commitments Attending weekly Level Meetings During professional development and in-service days, coordinate with the Director of Student Services to determine whether to attend level or department meetings. Regular meetings (weekly or bi-monthly) with the Director of Student Services Support student in the level's Key Experiences - The Fall Odyssey and the Spring Bike Trip Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and the Director of Student Services Contribute to your fair share of the operational needs of the school Participate in an annual performance review with the Director of Student Services Essential qualities Ability to develop supportive relationships with students. Patience and flexibility in working with students that have a history of struggling in school. Ability to de-escalate conflict and work with students, families and guides to regulate, re-engage and repair as needed. Maintain a weekly schedule that includes meetings, groups and SpEd minutes Work flexibly to serve obligations, while also responding to the needs of the moment on any school day

Qualifications:

Active LGSW or LICSW and MDE school social work license Civility, Honesty, and Integrity; as reflected in daily interaction with faculty, students and parent / guardians

Judgment:

as reflected in decision-making and problem-solving skills

Depth:

ability to draw from a broad base of knowledge or experiences

Relationships:

ability to develop appropriate relationships in support of teaching and learning

Flexibility:

willingness to shift daily schedule based on emergent student and community needs Excellent written and verbal skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a Montessori program Experience teaching Social Emotional Skills curriculum(s) Experience with de-escalation techniques Knowledge of due process paperwork and timelines

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Great River School provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Great River School will provide accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Application Instructions:

All Interested candidates can send a letter of interest, resume and contact information for three professional references (email is preferred) to: Matt McElrath Director of Student Services Great River School 1326 Energy Park Drive St. Paul, MN 55108

Work Location:

In person