Social Worker Dakota Ridge (LTS)

Independent School District 196

Job Location:

Rosemount, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Other Licensed Positions/Social Worker for Special Education

Date Posted:
1/9/2026

Location:
Dakota Ridge School

Closing Date:
01/15/2026

Description:
Dakota Ridge is a highly structured and specialized educational environment.
1.0 FTE (LTS)

Effective Date of Employment:
Anticipated Dates: ASAP until until March 20 2026

Application Deadline:
January:00 p.m.

Application Procedures:
Internal and External Candidates: Apply on-line at

School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals licensed in the state of Minnesota. They are the link between home school and community in providing direct and indirect services to students families and school staff in order to promote and support students academic social emotional and personal success by providing specialized services.

Job Summary:

Teach curriculum of Independent School District 196.
Develop and demonstrate culturally responsive practices that lead to equitable outcomes for all students particularly those groups of students that are overrepresented in special education.
Demonstrate proactive response to support students with emotional regulation difficulties .
Provide instruction in strategies to support students in developing social emotional skills for success.
Use assessment tools to identify and eliminate barriers to student success.
Collaborate consult and coordinate with school staff families community agencies and other professionals in order to meet student and family needs.
Provide crisis prevention and intervention to students and families.
Address mental and emotional health in our student population by providing direct services staff/parent consultation or by making a referral to an appropriate outside agency.
Advocate for students with disabilities to ensure high levels of achievement.
Promote and develop strong communication and collaboration with staff parents and other professionals.
Other duties as assigned by your Principal.
Carry out responsibilities as defined by the master contract.

Qualifications:

Ability to obtain a licensure from Minnesota Board of Social Work or eligible for licensure through Professional Education Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB).
Strong general education background.
Experience working with and providing service to persons of diverse cultures races and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Evidence of a growth mindset and ability to accelerate growth in academic and social/emotional skills using a strengths based model.
Ability to work efficiently effectively and cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to relate positively to students staff and community.
Experience working in a school setting or with children ages birth through 21.
Ability to follow directions and procedures and facilitate collaborative teaming around students.
Ability to collaborate with nursing staff to support and perform the necessary delegated health tasks.
Ability to direct the work of paraprofessionals and an understanding of practices for training and supporting paraprofessionals.
Knowledge of best practices in the field of special education and implementation strategies for sensory activities positive behavior support academic instruction development of routines etc.
Willingness to complete training in Professional Crisis Management(PCM) and implement restrictive procedures if needed.
Thorough understanding of the laws rules and regulations of special education.

State Certification Legal Regulations and Professional Credentials

The Minnesota Board of Social Work requires all practicing social workers to hold one of the four levels of licensure:
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
- Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
School Social Work license obtained through the Minnesota Department of Education.
School Social Workers adhere to a Code of Ethics set forth by the National Association of Social Workers.

Responsible To:
The Special Education Coordinator.

Compensation / Benefits:
According to contractual agreement.

If benefit eligible benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance dental insurance life insurance long term disability insurance sick-leave state pension plan tax-deferred retirement savings account and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission ofEducating developing and inspiring our students for lifelong success.Our core values are student-centered based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity engagement and belonging for all students and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy) and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice serving more than 29000 students and 160000 residents in the cities of Rosemount Apple Valley Eagan Burnsville Coates Empire Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County with more than 4000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes list of Americas Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

District 196 has 20 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.

Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities including vocational opportunities on the basis of sex race religion color creed national origin marital status familial status* disability status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity membership or activity in a local human rights commission* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources Joel Milteer ) is thedesignated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the districts non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education Jeremy Sorenson ) and the Director of Secondary Education Eric Hansen ) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the districts non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education Janet Fimmen ) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors isrd Street W Rosemount MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

*Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.

Position Type:Other Licensed Positions/Social Worker for Special EducationDate Posted:1/9/2026Location:Dakota Ridge School Closing Date: 01/15/2026Description: Dakota Ridge is a highly structured and specialized educational environment. 1.0 FTE (LTS) Effective Date of Employment: Anticipated Dates...

Key Skills

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Social Worker Dakota Ridge (LTS)

Rosemount, OH - USA

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Qualifications:

State Certification Legal Regulations and Professional Credentials

Job Summary:

Qualifications:

State Certification Legal Regulations and Professional Credentials

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