Social Worker.School I Interim SY 2026 - 2027

8302003

Job Code:8302003

Job Family/Function:83 - Social Services and Counselors\Social Services

FLSA:Exempt

Grade Ladder:MNPS Certificated Teacher

Pay Grade:MNPS. 201_

Duration (days/year):201

Locations(s):School-Based

We Are Team MNPS

Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the

United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro

Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work,

and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies

in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers,

teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a

go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in

the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support

staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

The School Social Worker works collaboratively with local schools, parents,

students, principals and others to provide services to student groups and

families to assist in removing and improving barriers to academic success.

What you will do

• Provide clinical counseling to individual students, student groups and when

needed, families

• Provide case management/wrap-around services to students and their families
• Facilitate small group and classroom lesson on a variety of topics
• Provides mental health and psychosocial assessments and evaluations of

students referred and offer professional recommendations to multidisciplinary

teams (schools, administrators, nurses, special education, etc. )

• Utilize the Student Management System (SMS) programs to view and manage

student data and to be able to interpret data to inform the planning of

student interventions

• Provide professional development on a variety of topics as needed
• Participate in any school-level meetings (IEP, S-Team, Threat Assessment,

etc. ) as required to address student needs

• Schedule and make regular home visits as necessary in an effort to remove

student barriers and address student and family needs

• Attend and participate in occasional after hours and weekend school-based

and/or community events

Education Qualifications

• Master's Degree Applicant must possess a Master of Social Work Degree

Required

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years Experience working with children in a related field is Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Must be Licensed by the Tennessee Department of Education in School Social

Work or be eligible for that license Required

• LCSW- License Clinical Social Worker Preferred

Equivalency

Starting At: $53,610. 04

Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include

education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions

are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and

procedures. The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is

calculated based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided

salary ranges serve as a general guideline. More information on salaries and pay

tables can be found here [/ mnps. org/careers/resources].

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed

to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national

origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran

status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work

environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to

treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make

employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The

American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations

to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are

encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we use detailed academic, behavior and

social-emotional data to ensure every student in the district is known and our

staff makes a concerted effort to tune into students' interests, passions,

learning styles and needs. We focus on creating and supporting rigorous,

engaging and personalized learning experiences for all students to identify and

eliminate inequities - so every student has a clear and achievable path to

success marked by measurable goals.

Offering a range of program and opportunities, MNPS has options to fit every

family's needs. Whether you are looking for advanced academics, visual and

performing arts, special education services, English language support or STEAM

(science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational programs,

we offer the best choices to meet individual studen…