Elementary Associate Principal

Position Summary:
Performs professional work assessing and delivering instructional and clinical services to individual and small groups of students with speech and language impairments, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications:
Master’s degree in speech language pathology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Minnesota licensure in speech language pathology; Certificate of Clinical Competency preferred.

Other Skills & Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of speech and language diagnosis and therapy principles, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of casework methods and procedures; thorough knowledge of local, state and federal resources, programs, procedures, laws, rules and regulations; skill in using computer equipment; ability to conduct interviews, assessments and diagnosis effectively and analyze needs and problems objectively; ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff and administration and the general public.  Maintain the confidentiality of all information regarding students and staff.  Reliable and consistent attendance.

FTE/Schedule:
1.0 FTE

Salary:
Based on Master Agreement

ISD 761 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.

School Social Worker-

BIPOC and Multilingual Candidates are encouraged to apply!!

WHO WE ARE

We are a diverse and dedicated team, proud to be tasked with educating more than 35,000 Minneapolis kids every year. We believe in the achievement of every student in every classroom.  We are building a workforce that is equipped to provide our students with the education and resources they need to succeed by consistently investing in the growth of our employees and doing what it takes to keep and grow our talented staff.

 

WHAT WE DO

At MPS, we work collaboratively to find innovative ways to connect with every single one of our students — no matter which languages they speak, or which corner of the city or the world they come from. We celebrate the diversity of our students and staff and the unique perspective each person brings to our learning community by supporting the individual needs of each student – and by caring for and supporting one another as we take on new challenges every day.

SUMMARY
Under general supervision,  promote and support students’ academic and social success by providing a vital link among the school, home and community. School Social Workers (SSWs) are involved in providing services to all students. SSWs provide direct services to students and their families including individual service, group work and classroom presentations as well as providing crisis intervention and consultation and making referrals to community agencies.  SSWs are part of the evaluation process for special education students as well as often providing direct and indirect services to those students. SSWs consult with teachers and administrators and frequently participate on teams within the schools.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS — Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

Performs special education due process related duties and responsibilities; serves as administrative designee on Individual Education Plan (IEP) team – facilitating meetings, taking notes, IEP planning, complete due process paperwork, etc.
Provides direct social/emotional skill service to special education students; evaluates and assess students with suspected disabilities.
Contacts parents of special education students with information regarding meetings and due process rights; conduct parent interviews; responds to parent questions and concerns.
Assists special education team members with due process timelines.
Provides direct social/emotional evidence based and culturally responsive intervention for students; consults with staff regarding support and interventions for students, interpreting behaviors for staff.
Facilitates social skills groups.
Collaborates with community mental health providers and case managers.
Connects students and families with basic needs resources; communicates, problem solves, and shares information with community partners.
Provides individual and group support for students and families around issues of grief and loss, trauma, suicide ideation, etc.; provides classroom lessons on grief and loss; psychoeducation; collaborates with crisis assessors – talks with families about crisis assessment resources, arranges for crisis assessment.
Prepares Child Protective Services referrals reporting abuse and neglect concerns.
Collaborates with Homeless and Highly Mobile Students program to advocate and implement the McKinney Vento requirements; provides support to homeless and highly mobile students; trains staff on the McKinney Vento law.
Implements attendance interventions and support.
Participates in the building leadership School Support Teams/Response To Intervention/data teams; reviews referral data; assist teachers in interventions in Classroom For Success (CFS); provides CFS training.
Coordinator for 504 law accommodations plans.
Intervenes in student alcohol/drug issues.
Gay Straight Alliance support and group facilitation.
Must be able to transport students and/or parents
Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and currently licensed in Minnesota to practice as a social worker under the Board of Social Work ; AND two (2) years of professional social work experience with children, youth, and families plus supervised practicum experiences with children and youth; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Social Work

Knowledge of:
Principles; practices, and ethical standards of social work.
Laws, codes and regulations related to assignments.
Disabilities and accommodations.
Crisis intervention and counseling techniques.
Community resources and programs available to clients with identified needs.
Multi-tiered evidence based interventions for supporting and improving children and youth social/emotional/mental health functioning, including culturally responsive practice.
Typical development milestones and mental health issues of children.
Child welfare systems and community resources.
MPS discipline policy and procedures.
Skill in:

Providing direct social work service to special education students, as outlined in the Individual Education Plan.
Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
Providing direct social/emotional/mental health services, individual and group, to students.
Family engagement skills; knowledge of family systems theory.
Conflict mediation, crisis management.
Analyzing, interpreting and applying complex laws, codes, regulations and procedures.
Assessing cases appropriately and utilizing the most appropriate community and welfare resources to provide effective client services.
Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
Organizing own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Valid license as a school social worker by MDE.
Licensed by the Board of Social Work at the graduate level or higher (LGSW, LISW, or LICSW).
A valid Minnesota State Driver’s License may be required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office environment which requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently.  A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with long periods of computer work and heavy phone usage.