What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker at Prairie Lakes/Lake Park position at Willmar School District?
We are seeking a licensed School Social Worker who is passionate about supporting students through relationship-centered practices and skill-based instruction. This position plays a vital role in helping students build the social, emotional, and communication skills necessary for academic and personal success.
? Must have a valid School Social Worker License (MN Board of Social Work)
? Experience working with at-risk youth or students in alternative or residential settings preferred
? Strong classroom facilitation skills
? Knowledge of trauma-informed practices
? Ability to build positive, professional relationships with students and staff
? Strong collaboration and communication skills
All job offers from Willmar Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check.
March 4, 2026
We are seeking a licensed School Social Worker who is passionate about supporting students through relationship-centered practices and skill-based instruction. This position plays a vital role in helping students build the social, emotional, and communication skills necessary for academic and personal success.
Key Responsibilities:
- -Provide direct instruction in social-emotional learning (SEL) within a classroom setting focused on emotional regulation, communication skills, conflict resolution, healthy relationships,
self-advocacy, decision-making, and problem-solving
- -Develop and implement structured SEL curriculum aligned with student needs
- -Collaborate with teachers to integrate social-emotional skill
development into academic programming
- -Support students in applying learned skills within the classroom and school environment
- -Participate in student support team meetings and contribute to intervention planning
- -Provide individual support as needed to reinforce skill acquisition
Position
Social Worker
Location
Prairie Lakes/Lake Park
Rate of Pay
Based upon credentials including Education and Experience as per Teacher Master agreement.
Bachelor’s Degree Range: $52,870 to $85,544
Master’s Degree Range: $60,558 to $91,310
Master’s 40/PhD/PsyS/EdS/EdD Range: $68,246 to $93,232
Hours Per Day
7.5 Hours Per Day
Schedule (Approximately)
7:15am - 3:15pm
Working Days per Year
182 2026-2027 School Year
Benefits
Benefits may be prorated based upon start date. Information listed below is based upon a full school year in this position.
- $10,000 Health Insurance Contribution
- Single Dental Insurance
- $50,000 Life Insurance Policy
- $1,500 403b Matching Contribution
- Pension Plan - TRA (Teachers Retirement Association
- Multiple Voluntary Benefits including:
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Medical Bridge
- Accident Coverage
- Critical Illness
- Identity Theft
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care)
- Paid Time Off
- Personal Leave - 2 Days (3 days beginning step J)
- Sick Leave/Earned Safe & Sick Time - 12 Days
Bargaining Unit
Teachers Master Agreement
Qualifications Required
- Must have a valid School Social Worker License (MN Board of Social Work)
- Experience working with at-risk youth or students in alternative or residential settings preferred
- Strong classroom facilitation skills
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practices
- Ability to build positive, professional relationships with students and staff
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
Testing Required
All job offers from Willmar Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check.
How to Apply
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Closing Date
Open until filled
Salary : $52,870 - $85,544