Elementary Counselor or Elementary Social Worker 0.8 FTE

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Social Worker
Date Posted:
7/14/2026
Location:
Dover-Eyota Elementary School
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Job Opening
Dover-Eyota Public Schools is seeking to fill the following vacancy:
Elementary Counselor or Elementary Social Worker 0.8 FTE
Position is open for application until filled
Required:
School Counselor or School Social Worker License
*Licensed Counselors and Social Workers may be given consideration
*Licensed Teachers may be given consideration if no Highly Qualified Applicant is found.
Compensation: District Contract based on experience/qualifications $40,0000 minimum
Duties Description:

• Provide individual and small-group social-emotional counseling.
• Develop and implement intervention plans for students experiencing behavioral, emotional, attendance, or family challenges.
• Assist students in developing self-regulation, conflict resolution, coping, and executive functioning skills.
• Support crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning when necessary.
• Assist in re-entry planning following hospitalization, mental health treatment, or extended absences
• Lead MTSS and Response Teams.
• Build strong partnerships with families through consistent communication and collaboration.
• Connect families with community resources including mental health services, housing, food assistance, healthcare, and county agencies.
• Conduct home visits when appropriate.
• Monitor attendance concerns and support interventions for chronic absenteeism.
• Collaborate with administration regarding attendance plans.
• Assist families in identifying barriers affecting school attendance.
• Work with county agencies when legally required.
• Consult regularly with teachers regarding student behavioral and emotional needs.
• Collaborate with school counselors, psychologists, special education staff, nurses, and administrators.
• Respond to student mental health emergencies.
• Participate on the school's crisis response team.
• Coordinate with outside agencies during emergency situations.
• Support students and staff following traumatic events.
• Maintain accurate documentation and confidential student records.
• Follow district policies, ethical standards, and state/federal regulations.
• Perform other duties assigned.

To Learn more about Dover-Eyota Elementary and see if you would be a great fit, please watch this video.
If you have questions or are interested in the position, please contact Elementary Principal Ben Midge at or .Complete an online application at (
District 533 is an equal opportunity employer.
Dover-Eyota is a progressive, financially stable public school district located 12 miles east of Rochester, Minnesota. The district enjoys excellent community support and has a reputation for providing a quality comprehensive education in a safe and supportive environment. The district currently serves about 1,150 students PreK-12 spread between two buildings on one conjoined campus. They offer outstanding staff support and an enthusiastic, collegial faculty.
All new employees are required to submit to a Child Protection Background Check.