Elementary School Social Worker/Counselor - Jefferson Elementary School Grades 1-4
New Ulm Public Schools New Ulm, MN (Onsite) Full-Time
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Position Type:
Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor
Date Posted:
5/30/2023
Location:
Jefferson Elementary School
Date Available:
2023-24 School Year
Closing Date:
Open until filled New Ulm Public Schools/Independent School District #88
414 South Payne Street, New Ulm, MN 56073
Phone:
507-233-6180
www.newulm.k12.mn.us
Empowering our learning community through equitable, engaging and innovative programming
New Ulm Public Schools is a regional center of educational excellence. Our vision is: "Empowering our learning community through equitable, engaging and innovative programming." Our schools and staff provide challenging and engaging academic programs for all students. Student success in academics, fine arts and athletics are reasons students and families come to New Ulm.
We offer an early learning center for pre-school and kindergarten students, including a community education center. This center includes many outdoor and indoor active learning spaces. Jefferson Elementary provides programming for grades 1-4, focusing on small group instruction, responsive classroom, STEM opportunities and core curriculum. We offer a middle school structure and environment for grades 5-8, focused on advisory, exploratory and experiential learning opportunities. Our high school is for grades 9-12, offering college, vocational and work ready courses. We have many opportunities for fine arts and athletics for all students. A Career Technical Education (CTE) Center provides students opportunities in automotive, welding, manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, construction careers and cabinetry.
Position Available:
Elementary School Social Worker/Counselor Jefferson Elementary Grades 1-4
Location:
Jefferson Elementary School, 318 South Payne Street, New Ulm MN
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Building Principal, the School Social Worker/School Counselor is responsible for providing professional assessment, direct intervention and classroom support for students who are experiencing extreme behavioral, emotional, social difficulties and for designing, training, and implementing behavioral procedures and interventions to address behavior issues, behavioral management and/or crisis situations.
Provide comprehensive school social work services to parents, students, and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving full benefit of their educational experience. Respond to referrals from school administration, parents, teachers, and Problem-Solving Teams by providing direct support services to students and by assisting families in accessing appropriate community resources. Develop positive relationships with students, parents, school staff, and community agencies.
Applicants must have the ability and skills to relate to students and be sensitive to their needs, to provide a positive behavioral atmosphere for students, to work cooperatively with individuals and teams, the willingness to use technology as part of service delivery and excellent communication skills with students, staff, and parents.
Preferred Qualifications:
MN School Counselor, Special Education, or School Social Worker Licensure.
Applicants must have the ability and skills to relate to students and be sensitive to their needs, to provide a positive behavioral atmosphere for students, to work cooperatively with individuals and teams, the willingness to use technology as part of service delivery and excellent communication skills with students, staff and parents.
Qualifications:
MN School Social Worker License or School Counselor Licensure
Wage/Benefits:
Per Master Agreement; benefit package available.
Start Date:
2023-2024 School Year
Application Deadline:
Internal and external applications accepted until the position is filled. (Internal employees are those that have regular scheduled hours within ISD 88; substitute staff are to apply as external applicants)
Application Procedure: To apply as an INTERNAL applicant:
1. Go to the school website at www.newulm.k12.mn.us
2. Click on the "District" box at the top of the page
3. Click on the Employment tab on the right-hand side
4. Under "Internal Applicants", click on Submit an internal
application/transfer form
5. Complete the page with your information, click next and submit.
To apply as an EXTERNAL applicant:
1. Go to the school website at www.newulm.k12.mn.us
2. Click on the "District" box at the top of the page
3. Click on the Employment tab on the right-hand side
4. Complete the pages with your information and submit.
Questions: Please contact the District Offices at
507-233-6180
To view additional job opportunities within the New Ulm Public Schools/ISD 88, please go to
https://www.applitrack.com/newulm/onlineapp/
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The school district shall require that applicants for school district positions, who receive an offer of employment, submit to a criminal history background check at an expense to the applicant. All final offers of employment are contingent upon background check results.
The employer reserves the right to make assignments of employees to particular buildings. New Ulm ISD is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
For more information on New Ulm Public Schools and the City of New Ulm, please visit the following resources:
New Ulm Public Schools: www.newulm.k12.mn.us
City of New Ulm:
http://www.ci.new-ulm.mn.us
New Ulm Chamber of Commerce:
http://www.newulm.com/
/> Careers in New Ulm video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t32wGisMkWI
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Attachment(s):
• JF Social Worker 052323.pdf
Recommended Skills
• Administration
• Communication
• Service Delivery
• Social Work
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