Andrew D. Dettle
St. Paul
Summary
Experienced School Social Worker specializing in crisis intervention and legal advocacy. Expertise in IEP management and compliance enhances student support systems. Proficient in assessment administration and collaboration, driving students' developmental and emotional growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Farnsworth Upper 5-8 School
Saint Paul
08.2023 - Current
- IEP & Evaluation Management: Lead comprehensive mental health evaluations and develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to diverse student needs.
- Delivered evidence-based social-emotional services in 1:1 sessions and therapeutic groups, fostering student resilience and emotional well-being.
- Managed caseload of students with mental and physical impairments, ensuring compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and supporting student access to necessary resources.
- Collaborated with School Attendance Management (SAM) Team to implement truancy interventions, enhancing student attendance and engagement.
School Social Worker
Columbia Heights High School
Columbia Heights
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Crisis Intervention: Delivered immediate crisis counseling and ongoing emotional support, enhancing resilience and coping strategies for high-school students (Grades 9-12).
- Professional Development: Designed and facilitated school-wide training sessions on Mandatory Reporting and Mental Health awareness for faculty and staff.
- Legal & Court Liaison: Served as the primary school representative during diversion truancy court hearings, advocating for student needs within the judicial system.
- Compliance: Coordinated 504 accommodation plans, facilitating access to essential environmental and academic supports for students with disabilities.
School Social Worker
Aurora Public Schools, Clyde Miller School P-8
Aurora
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Facilitated direct social-work services for P-8 students, addressing developmental milestones and behavioral regulation to enhance overall student well-being.
- Administered standardized social-emotional assessments to identify students in need of specialized mental health services, enabling targeted support.
- Contributed to initial, annual, and triennial IEP meetings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to establish measurable goals for student progress.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Mental Health
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Madison05-2015
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
Eau Claire12-2013
Skills
- IEP management
- Special education compliance
- Behavioral intervention
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Assessment administration
- Legal advocacy
Certification
- Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Minnesota Board of Social Work, 2017
- School Social Worker License, MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, 2022
Timeline
School Social Worker
Farnsworth Upper 5-8 School
08.2023 - Current
School Social Worker
Columbia Heights High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
School Social Worker
Aurora Public Schools, Clyde Miller School P-8
10.2018 - 06.2022
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Mental Health
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire