What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker Long Term Substitute position at Owatonna Public Schools?
Position Type :
Student Support Services - Certified / Social Worker
Date Posted : 9 / 16 / 2024
Location :
Owatonna Area Learning Center
High-Needs School)
Date Available : 12 / 10 / 2024
Closing Date :
Open until filled Position Summary :
The School Social Worker promotes and enhances the overall academic mission by
providing services that strengthen home / school / community partnerships and alleviate barriers to learning. The
School Social Worker significantly contributes to the development of a health, safe and caring environment by
advancing the understanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family,
community and cultural differences on student success and by implementing effective intervention strategies.
The School Social Worker will be a part of each school's student assistance team.
Position Requirements :
- Master's degree and licensure as a School Social Worker.
- Experience and training in group and individual counseling with school-age population.
- Working knowledge in areas of child abuse and neglect.
- Sensitivity to students in need and the ability to communicate effectively with students, adults and
- community agencies.
- Preferred county-wide knowledge of community resources.
Other Skills & Abilities :
FTE / Schedule : 1.0 FTE
12 / 10 / 2024-03 / 14 / 2025
Benefits offered for this position are as listed Teaching Long Term Substitute :
Eligible for Health and Dental Insurance (single or family) after 12 weeks of uninterrupted service as a long term substitute for the same teacher or for any other professional covered by the OEA Master Agreement.
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) / Sick Leave
Rate of Pay :
Based on candidates education and experience per the OEA Master Agreement
