Licensed School Social Worker

JobID:

11469

Position Type:

Teachers, High School Date Posted:

5/12/2026

Location:

High School High School Social Worker Locations:

Wayzata High School FTE:

1.0 Starting Fall 2026

Compensation Range:

$52,308

• 123,452 (Depending on Education and Experience) Please see Wayzata Education Association Contract for more information

Position Description:

Wayzata Public Schools is currently seeking a School Social Worker with the ability, skills, and training necessary to work with a broad array of students with and without disabilities in a high school setting.

Responsibilities include:

Consultation to special education and pre-referral intervention teams Parent contact Individual and small group support to students with social, emotional and behavioral issues Crisis intervention and prevention

Qualifications:

Social Work license from Board of Social Work and Board of Teaching required. Master's Degree in School Social Work required. LICSW Preferred. Training and skill in working with diverse populations is desirable. Experience and willingness to work on general education teams and provide collaborative special education services with general education teachers is required. Interest in and ability to relate well to secondary school students with and without disabilities. Experience working with youth with substance abuse and mental health concerns

Benefits:

Medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, employee assistance program, and 403b (tax sheltered annuity) employer match program

About Wayzata Public Schools:

Wayzata Public Schools is a vibrant, caring community of teachers and students located in the Twin Cities' western suburbs. Extending from the north shore of Lake Minnetonka, we encompass 38 square miles of beautiful countryside, lakeside communities and growing suburbs. Each of our students is on a unique and wonderful educational journey

• and we do everything we can to help them embrace and nurture the possibilities. Discover why we are considered one of the best school districts in the country! Why Wayzata? High student achievement Instructional Technology
• Technology levy has increased the number of computers and other technology available for use in the classroom. Alternate Compensation
• This program provides teachers with additional professional development opportunities through peer coaches, courses and study groups.. Professional support and development
• First year teachers are provided a mentor and on-going professional development opportunities.

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