Metro Nashville Public Schools

Social Worker I LSSW (2025-2026)


PayCompetitive
LocationNashville/Tennessee
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 25004822

      Social Worker I LSSW


      Job Code: 87051
      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): Support Hub

      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 are trained mental health professionals that work collaboratively with school-level teams to address student mental health concerns, social-emotional, behavioral, and academic needs; offer classroom support and consultation, and basic subsistent needs. School Social Workers are an integral link between school, home, and community in helping student remove barriers and achieve academic success.

      What you will do
      • Provide counseling to individual students, student psychoeducational groups and, on occasion, families.
      • Provide case management/wrap-around services to students and families.
      • Facilitate small group and classroom lesson on a variety of topics.
      • Provide assessments and evaluations of students referred for services and offer professional recommendations to multidisciplinary teams (teachers, administrators, counselors nurses, special education, etc.)
      • Utilize the Student Management System (SMS) program to view, input and manage student data and interpret data to inform the planning and implementation of student interventions.
      • Provide professional development to students, teachers, parents and community members on a variety of topics, as needed.
      • Participate in any school-level meetings (IEP, S-Team, Threat Assessment, MTSS-B, 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 in Social Work Required
      Experience Qualifications
      • Must have a minimum of 3 years of pre-graduate or post-graduate experience working with children in a professional setting, school setting preferred, but not required; candidates who have completed a field practicum and demonstrated exceptional performance with MNPS will meet the standard for the minimum requirement
      Skills and Abilities
      • Case management assessment and documentation abilities
      • Effective verbal and written communication
      • Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners and clients
      • Analytical abilities
      Licenses and Certifications
      • Must be licensed by the Tennessee Department of Education in School Social Work or be eligible for that license Required
      • Must hold and maintain a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) within 1 Year Required
      Equivalency
      Starting At: $52,048.58

      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 .





      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.


  • About the company

      Metro Nashville Public Schools, or MNPS, is a school district that serves the city of Nashville, Tennessee and Davidson County.

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