Temporary part-time (50% - 20 hrs per week) Social Worker

At Prairie Valley School Division, we strive to inspire lifelong learners and engaged citizens. Our work is guided by our core values. We believe in the power of Compassion, caring for others with empathy, kindness, and genuine concern without judgment. We prioritize a sense of Belonging, embracing equity, diversity, and inclusion for all to succeed. Our commitment to Integrity means we uphold honesty, ethical behaviour and being true to our word by taking ownership for all our actions. We believe in Collaboration, engaging in meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and open, transparent communication. Finally, we thrive on Curiosity, continuously inspiring excellence, growth and improvement fueled by innovation, creativity and courage.

We believe all employees have an important role in ensuring students have the best possible opportunities to achieve success in learning and life. If you are looking for a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can have a positive impact on student success and our school communities, we invite you to apply for the Social Worker position at Education Centre in Regina. This is a temporary 50% position that will commence on August 26, 2026 and ends June 30, 2027.

Role Overview:
Social Workers provide social and emotional support to children and families to ensure a healthy and positive school experience. Through in-class support, short term counselling, and referrals to outside community agencies Social Workers develop behavioural strategies and interventions that maximize opportunities and success in school.

What you will do:

• Work primarily within a classroom environment to support the Response to Intervention framework focused on developing, implementing and monitoring interventions and strategies that meet the social, emotional, behavioural and learning needs of students.
• Provide social and emotional support to children and adolescents through brief, solution-focused counselling, skill development and assessment.
• Communicate effectively with students and families, to connect them with community service providers as part of an intervention plan.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, families, school staff and outside agencies to promote understanding of each child's social and emotional needs and connect families with community service providers as part of an intervention/treatment plan in order to strengthen family-school partnerships.
• Proactively conduct risk assessments of student safety, emotional and behavioural needs, implement crisis prevention practices and deliver crisis intervention and response services to promote safe and healthy learning environments.
• Maintain up-to-date assessments and intervention records.
• Build the capacity of teachers and administrators using a variety of proactive, innovative and effective professional development delivery techniques, including in-class modeling, collegial mentoring and coaching, professional reference materials and presenting at professional learning events.
• Perform other duties as may be required or assigned by the Student Services Coordinator.

What will make you successful:

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Social Work.
• Registered and in good standing with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers.
• Experience working in the education sector is an asset.
• Current knowledge of best practices, assessment, intervention, and consultation methods to support in childhood and adolescent social/emotional development.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Time management skills, flexibility, and ability to work independently and problem solve.
• Knowledge and adherence to professional standards and ethics specific to the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers.
• Superior case management tracking, documentation, writing and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and student privacy.

What you can expect:

• Hourly rate range: $ - $
• 100% employer paid health benefits plan.
• Employer matched pension plan.
• Hours of work are 20 hours per week on school days, with an exact scheduling to be determined. Social Workers are not scheduled to work during school vacation periods including the summer break.
• Additional working conditions, leave provisions and other benefits are described in the CUPE Agreement.

How to Apply:

• For further details of the position, contact Lorrie Anne Harkness, Superintendent, by email .
• Interested applicants will apply online at by midnight on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Selection Procedure:
We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email.