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School Social Worker: 2025-2026 School Year

School Social Worker: 2025-2026 School Year

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Category: Social Workers/Social Workers
Date Posted: 7/10/2025
Location: Districtwide

Social Worker Job Description

The Richfield Public School District is now accepting applications for a full-time Districtwide School Social Worker for the 2025-2026 school year. This position will assist the principal in the areas of student support, including building supervision, and to collaborate and help coordinate a program of student services.

By truly listening to, valuing and celebrating every member of our community, we can ensure our schools and programs provide a safe and supportive environment for learning, playing and working. At Richfield Public Schools, we believe that all students, families, staff and community members should share a sense of ownership, pride and belonging to our district, where they will be part of a warm, welcoming and respectful environment that celebrates each and every individual. You can be part of helping to provide a positive school climate and culture by joining our district to take your educational career to the next level while making a real difference.

We are located in the heart of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area and serve a diverse student population in Richfield and the surrounding communities. Richfield Public Schools inspires and empowers each individual to learn, grow & excel.

Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructor (.15 FTE)

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Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructor (.15 FTE)

Position Location: East Central High School 61085 MN-23, Finlayson and Empower Learning Center 206 Main St SE, Hinckley

Position Purpose:
Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructors are responsible to plan, implement, and assess curriculum for ABE students. This includes, but is not limited to: General Educational Development (GED), English as a Second Language (ESL), US Citizenship, Adult Diploma, digital literacy, workplace skills, career and post-secondary planning, basic literacy and numeracy. Instructors will help monitor and improve student and program outcomes.

Essential Duties:

  • Curriculum and Instruction
    • Provide direct instruction in ABE content areas
    • Select and develop curricula which motivates and reflects the goals, needs, interests and expectations of the learner
    • Direct volunteers as needed
    • Facilitate volunteer literacy tutors/student matches
    • Establish and maintain an appropriate environment for adult learning
    • Demonstrate organizational skills for managing multi-level classrooms
  • Advising, Mentoring, and Counseling
    • Create and update individual learner plans and goals based on knowledge of adult student characteristics
    • Provide intake, evaluation, referral, placement and support for adult learners who contact the program
    • Design and implement a program that promotes student retention and goal attainment
  • Program Promotion
    • Seek out opportunities to promote the program
    • Participate in existing program promotion activities
    • Act as a representative of the program in the community
  • Data Management and Accountability
    • Maintain all registration and attendance data for ABE reporting requirements
    • Collect and monitor student data per MDE requirements
  • Professional Development
    • Attend district staff meetings and consortium meetings
    • Participate in regional and state in-service training
    • Complete all current/required state and district training
  • Other Duties
    • Perform other duties as assigned

Student Support Specialist

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Student Support Specialist
Mankato West High School

A part-time (0.50 FTE) position as a Student Support Specialist is available at Mankato West High School beginning August 11, 2025, for the 2025-26 & 2026-27 school years.  This is a half time position lasting for a span of two years while our building is undergoing renovations.  This position will work closely with the student support staff (assistant principals, counselors, social worker, and school psychologist).

Summary of Duties:

  • Provide support to students involved in minor disruptions or repeated off-task behaviors.
  • Build strong, respectful relationships with students to promote positive decision-making and school engagement.
  • Partner with teachers to reinforce behavior expectations and provide coaching or re-teaching to students as needed.
  • Monitor attendance and intervene early with students demonstrating patterns of chronic absenteeism or tardiness.
  • Conduct student check-ins, family outreach, and coordinate support plans to improve attendance and engagement.
  • Facilitate restorative conversations or mediations between students or between students and staff.
  • Maintain a presence in hallways and common areas during unstructured times to proactively address behaviors and foster a positive school culture.
  • Collaborate with counselors, social workers, and administrators to support student success and ensure follow-through on plans.

 

Qualifications:

  • Valid MN Teaching license in counseling or secondary teaching.
  • Experience working with high school student behaviors and attendance.

Salary Range:
$24,795.50 – $44,288.50 (based on the MTA salary schedule).

 

Eligible Employee Benefits include:

  • Teacher Retirement Associations (TRA) Retirement Pension
  • 403(b) Retirement Matching Program
  • Medical Coverage
  • Fully Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave, Personal Leave, and Holidays
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • And Much More

Application Deadline:
July 20, 2025, or until filled.

Candidates should complete the online application found at www.isd77.org. Please upload all transcripts and 3 current letters of recommendation to your online application

This position will be filled on the basis of experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District. District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

Speech Language Pathologist

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) x2
Full-time with benefits75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
Vision & Symetra coverage available
South Dakota Retirement benefits
$25,000 life insurance policy
Personal & sick leave package
Salary base is $54,175 plus education and experience
Position open until filled (earliest closing date 4/15/25)

TITLE:                      SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPIST
QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be licensed or able to achieve licensure in the state of South Dakota as a speech language therapist. ASHA Certificate of clinical competence (CCCs) desired.
Must be able to perform all the performance responsibilities listed in job description
Must be able to pass all required background checks in accordance with state law and district policy
REPORTS TO:         Building Principal, Director of Special Services

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Identify, evaluate and provide speech language therapies to children in the district who are identified as being in need of speech and/or language services due to an identified disability.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Move around the building, ability to carry 30-40 pounds, frequent lifting, sitting, stooping, standing, and bending. Frequent keyboarding and repetitive motion with wrists, hands and fingers.  Must be able to physically support students using approved methods. This work includes sitting and standing for longer periods of time, and being physically active throughout the day.

 

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILTIES:

 

Participate in the child find process for students suspected of being in need for special education services,
Conduct comprehensive evaluations of students referred for speech/language/hearing services in accordance with district special education procedures,
Coordinate and/or participate in various building, department and staff meetings as well as meetings to address student evaluation and determination of services for students evaluated by or receiving therapy from the speech therapist.
Schedule and provide direct speech language therapy services for those students in need of speech and/or language services.
Initiate and conduct student reevaluations and complete ongoing progress monitoring of students in therapy setting.
Complete all pertinent paperwork for the special education process.
Communicate effectively with administration, staff, parents and students in the course of work completion.
Demonstrate professionalism, advocacy and confidentiality in all aspects of the position.
Maintains continuous licensure and remains in good standing with state board of licensure.
Perform other duties as assigned
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Employee follow district adopted calendar, with 175 contact days and 3 in-service days

 

 

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:

This position is responsible to the building principal and Director of Special Services, and is evaluated by the principal.

Special Education Teacher – Resource Room

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Special Education Teacher – Resource Room
·         Full-time with benefits

o    75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid

o    Vision & Symetra coverage available

o    South Dakota Retirement benefits

o    $25,000 life insurance policy

o    Personal & sick leave package

·          Medary Elementary School

·          Salary base is $51,992 plus education & experience

·          Position open until filled (earliest closing date 5/20/25)