2026-27 Social Worker - Focus Beyond

2026-27 Social Worker - Focus Beyond

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1023309

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608 - Focus Beyond (18-Adult)

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General InformationSaint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is looking to hire a full-time Social Worker for our Focus Beyond (18-Adult) in St. Paul, MN. We are aiming to fill this role in 2 - 4 weeks. Employees could be eligible for Medical/Dental/Vision/Pension and accrue sick and vacation time.

Focus Beyond Transition Services is a specialized program that serves students who are 18 to 22 years old. We are looking for applicants who are highly dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities to help them become as independent as possible and provide support with functional academics and behavior management. Minimum QualificationsA Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (Master's Degree in Social Work strongly preferred), a current Minnesota Board of Social Work License and a valid School Social Work License, issued by the Minnesota Department of Education.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of positive behavioral interventions.Knowledge of group counseling techniques with children and/or youth. Knowledge of community resources and social services. Knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of mental health concerns.Ability to provide competent social work services, crisis intervention, and referral services to students and other persons of diverse cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. Ability to conduct formal and informal assessments consistent with school-based practice. Ability to work efficiently, effectively and cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties. The actual duties performed will depend on the type of position (i.e. parent-infant, inclusion, etc.): Assess student functioning, both formally and informally, incorporating data from multiple sources across settings. Provide appropriate social work services to individuals and groups and their families.Consult with parents, teachers, and administrators to develop intervention strategies to enhance school success. Identify, mobilize and coordinate family, school and community resources to enable children to receive maximum benefit from their educational program.Facilitate problem-solving meetings between families and the school. Provide crisis intervention services for students. Provide consultation to school personnel regarding home, neighborhood and community conditions affecting student well being. Serve as a resource to school staff regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect. Serve as the school contact person for students who are homeless.Consult and collaborate with community agencies and other mental health professionals to coordinate services.Participate in multidisciplinary teams. Attend and participate in individual, group and all social work staff supervision meetings, as well as, District mandated training as assigned.Assist in resolving truancy concerns. Maintain records in a manner consistent with District practices. When serving students in Special Education, engage in proper due process procedures. Uphold the ethical standards of the Social Work profession. Contribute to the District¿s Strong Schools, Strong Communities efforts by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement and the alignment and sustainability of resources.Perform other related duties as assigned which may include program development, supervision of teaching assistants, management of programs for emotionally and behaviorally disordered students and resource development for students.

PAY, BENEFITS & WORK SCHEDULE This is a 10 month position working 40 hours per week. Pay range for this position is: $59,756 - $113,627 Maximum hiring step = Step Twenty (20) The full salary schedule is listed in the Teachers contract. Salary information for this job posting can be found on the Labor Agreements (https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/labor-agreements) page and by selecting the "Teachers" Labor agreement. Benefit information for this position can be found on the Benefits Summaries (https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summaries-by-bargaining-unit) page and by selecting the "Teachers ¿ Full Time" link.

HOW TO APPLYTo be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application.The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps.To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the "Additional Attachments" link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments. Valid file extensions for attaching a document include .doc, .txt, .rtf, and .pdf.OTHER INFORMATIONTranscript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.Veteran's Preference - If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran's preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks - Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSEssential functions are job duties that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities.Regular and reliable attendance.May be exposed to various cleaning products.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYSaint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.EQUITY STATMENTSPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.