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Hastings, Minnesota

School Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$50/hr

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Job Description

Job Title

School Social Worker

Pay Range

$45-$50/hourly

Job Description

Pay $45-50/hour | Hastings, MN | School Social Worker | Full-Time | Long-Term Leave Coverage (ASAP-February 8th)

Position Details

  • School Social Worker Position
  • Long-Term Leave Coverage (ASAP-February 8th)
  • In-person, full-time role
  • Minnesota PELSB School Social Worker license REQUIRED

About the Role

Hello Social Workers! Come work with a woman and therapist run company doing what you love! Ampersand Therapy is hiring Social Worker for the 2026-2027 school year in the Hastings, MN area. We’re seeking passionate and collaborative professionals who are excited to make a meaningful impact in the school-based setting.

Why Join Us

  • Pay ($45-50/hour)
  • W-2 employment with liability insurance included
  • Healthcare benefits* + 401(k) with company match
  • Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
  • Mileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses
  • Mentorship and ongoing support from school-based professionals

What We're Looking For

  • Minnesota PELSB School Social Worker license REQUIRED
  • Previous experience working in the classroom setting is preferred

About Ampersand Therapy

Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued.

*Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.

Key Responsibilities

The School Social Worker will provide support and services to students within a school-based setting to ensure their academic and emotional success. The role involves collaborating with educational staff and providing clinical interventions as part of a long-term leave coverage plan.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Minnesota PELSB School Social Worker license. Previous experience working in a classroom setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

School social workCase managementStudent supportClassroom supportCollaborationCrisis interventionMental health supportIEP participationDocumentation

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 22% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94k–$104kSocial Work median $71k (middle half $51k–$87k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$100k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Minnesota100 active6,425 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% remote · 22% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota social worker listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment106 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,507 in the last 30 days1,457 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Social Work pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 16 employers
8
<$90k
4
$90k-105k
7
$105k-120k
19
$120k-135k
1
$141k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
CME allowance
24% this job
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Portland, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance Health · Costa Mesa, California

$117k-$134k
#3

LICSW/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

$73k-$126k
#4

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist - LICSW - LPCC - LMFT

$74k-$126k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,335 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Eleutheria

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Goodyear, Arizona
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

W-2 employment with liability insurance
Healthcare benefits
401(k) with company match
Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
Mileage reimbursement between sites
Referral bonuses
Mentorship and ongoing support

Living in Hastings

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$364k
Typical market rent
$1,629/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.