Job Description As a School Social Worker with The Menta Group, you will provide direct educational and social services to students, as well as work with parents, educators, and other professionals to create supportive academic and social environments for all students. 10 Month School Calendar with 12 month pay Benefit Options & Generous Paid Benefit Time Off! Direct Hire with our school: Return School Year after School Year (no annual contract) Responsibilities * Employ data-based decision-making regarding multidisciplinary collaboration, functional behavior assessments and behavioral approaches * Build leadership to effectively help students succeed * Develop positive behavioral and academic interventions * Monitor student progress and evaluations, program evaluations, and consult with educational staff, parents, and other professionals * Some local travel to other Menta locations may be necessary at times Qualifications * Only ONE of the following Licenses/Certifications: 1) Certified School Social Worker (MO Certified) 2) MSW with LSW 3) MSW with LCSW 4) LCPC 5) LCP 6) LPC * Strong leadership and interpersonal skills * Strong consultative and data analysis abilities * Creative thinker who can develop a wide range of interventions meeting the needs of a diverse student population * Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required * Excellent communication skills Benefits * 10 Month Position with 12 Month Pay * Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs * Medical Insurance enrollment is available to full time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period. * 403(b) Savings Plan * Generous Paid Benefit Time-Off Opening Fall 2025: Menta Academy Nixa 109 N Main St. Nixa, MO 65714 PK-21 Special Education The staff at Menta Academy Nixa will be dedicated to seeing that each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready. Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis. Students Served: PK-21 Professional Associations and/or Partnerships The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer The Menta Education Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the district office.