School Social Worker

Position Type :

Instructional Support Specialists / Social Worker

Date Posted : 5 / 5 / 2025

Location : District

The Austin Public School District is seeking to hire a Full Time K-4 School Social Worker effective for the 2025-2026 school year.

APS is a world-class public school system located in Austin, MN. We employ over 800 full- and part-time employees and serve over 5000 students from diverse backgrounds.

This position for a Student Support Professional (School Counselor or School Social Worker) who will support the social emotional needs of students.

Qualifications :

Candidates must have or be able to obtain a proper License from PELSB.

Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job :

Prior successful experience in multicultural education desirable.

Demonstrates continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration, and / or job-embedded staff development.

Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.

Salary / Benefits : Annual Salary Range is according to education and experience. Also includes a competitive benefits package of paid time off, health insurance, life insurance, etc., according to the AEA Working Agreement located within the Human Resource section of the Austin Public Schools website at www.austin.k12.mn.us.

Salary : The salary range for the position is outlined on page 58 of the Austin Education Association Working Agreement :

23-25AEAWorkingAgreementFINALwithSignatures.pdf

Benefits : Benefits information is outlined on pages 17, 18, 27 & 29 of this agreement :

23-25AEAWorkingAgreementFINALwithSignatures.pdf

Commitment to Equity :

Austin Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions

Employees of Austin Public Schools are expected to support the strategic plan. Our mission at Austin Public Schools is to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate . Our vision is to prepare all learners to make a difference in the world . All employees are to model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees. The strategic plan can be found on our website.

District Information : To learn more about Austin Public Schools, visit

Application Procedure : Apply online at Employment - Austin Public Schools | Inspire. Empower. Accelerate.

Applications will be accepted, and highly qualified candidates will be interviewed now until the position is filled.

As Equal Opportunity Employer, Austin Public Schools is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status or membership or activity in a local commission. The school district strongly encourages anyone interested to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.