Elementary School Social Worker, Temporary (October 19, 2026 to January 8, 2027)

Elementary School Social Worker, Long Term Reserve Location: Kimberly Lane Elementary School FTE: 1.0 Each Starting Fall 2026 Compensation Range: $284.28/Day - $331.98/Day *This position is not health or dental benefit eligible

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 an elementary 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
• 504 plan creation and communication, as needed

Qualifications:

• MN teaching license, School Counselor license OR Social Work license from Board of Social Work and Board of Teaching required
• 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 elementary school students with and without disabilities.
• Experience working with youth with mental health concerns

Application Procedure:

• Apply online at www.wayzataschools.org/apply
• Internal Applicants must complete the internal application located on the website under application process.

Selection Procedure: Applications received on or before 4:00 PM at 10/14/26 will be given first consideration. Position will remain open and active until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Wayzata Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer. Wayzata Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Wayzata Public Schools is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please call Human Resources at 763-745-5000

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer: Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.