School Social Worker or School Counselor

School Social Worker or School Counselor Job ID: 1782

Position Details

• Position Type: CERTIFIED POSITIONS/ School Social Worker
• Date Posted: 2/26/2026
• Location: ELC - Marshall
• Date Available: 08/04/2026
• Closing Date: 04/27/2026
• District: Southwest / West Central Service Cooperative

Position is for 2026-2027 School Year.

February 26th, 2026

POSITION AVAILABLE:

School Social Worker or School Counselor

POSITION LOCATION:

Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC), with placement at the ELC Marshall in Marshall, MN.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:School Social Worker

Works with families and/or children that have emotional, social, personal or family issues that are interfering with achievement or personal well-being.

School Counselor

Responsible for individual student counseling and group guidance functions by encouraging students to obtain the optimum in educational, vocational, and personal development.

QUALIFICATIONSSchool Social Worker

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MN licensure as School Social Worker from Department of Education and MN Board of Social Work.
• Must have good organizational skills and ability to interact with multiple agencies.

School Counselor

• Master's degree required.
• Must be eligible for or hold MN licensure as School Counselor from Department of Education.

SALARY/CONTRACT

185-day contract for the 2026-2027 school year to begin on August 4, 2026.
• Bachelor's salary ranges from $54,477 to $74,870.
• Master's salary ranges from $64,965 to $96,796.
All dependent on education, qualifications, abilities, and experience. This role includes benefits.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Complete online /application and include cover letter, application form, copy of licenses, college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference.

QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION / REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION / REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION

Contact Kassi Knutson, Staffing Success Coordinator at 507-537-2243 or

QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION

Contact Laura Jenson at 507-616-0473 or

DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

Position will remain open until April 27, 2026.

WHAT IS THE SWWC?

The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies). With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families, schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

SWWC's mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs. To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members. SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever-changing needs. We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.

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