Intermediate District 287 is looking for a qualified School Social Worker for an opening at West Education Center in Minnetonka, MN!

Intermediate District 287 is a west metro district for learners with unique needs. As an intermediate district, we provide specialized services, primarily setting IV special education, to students from 12 member districts in the west metro. 

What Makes Us Special:

• We are a trauma-informed district. We take into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors and best serve our students.
• There is a variety of support services in each school including School Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Behavior Intervention Specialists and Student Safety Coaches. All of whom are student-centered and focused on building relationships with each child.
• Small class sizes - typically 6-8 students per class.
• We value diverse perspectives and life experiences and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.
• To better understand our student population and work environment check out this video.
• School Social Worker job classification.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary is based on Local 2209 Salary Schedule A
• LICSW may be eligible for a $3000 signing and retention bonus!
• Generous Benefits: Medical (including infertility benefits), dental, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid leave, pension, optional 403b, and an incredible employee assistance program (includes 6 free counseling sessions) 

Requirements:

• Interested in candidates who are: diverse, bilingual, or have experience working with diverse populations.
• Experience with at risk students with behavioral, mental health, and/or chemical health needs.
• Masters degree in Social Work (MSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), or Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) from an accredited college or university.
• Must be licensed in MN by the Board of Social Work.
• Current license as a School Social Worker issued by the Professional Educator Licensing Standards Board (PELSB) or eligible to receive a Tier 3 or 4 license.

Commitment to Equity: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Interview Process:

• Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Website: https://www.district287.org/workingat287

Email: hr@district287.org

Twitter: #287edchat