School Social Worker Jobs
School Social Worker jobs are open across K-12 districts, charter school networks, and public education agencies at every level from entry-level to lead and supervisory, with specializations in trauma-informed care, special education support, and crisis intervention. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Tuscaloosa’s One Place, A Family Resource Center empowers people to achieve their full potential. We provide resources to: promote self-sufficiency, strengthen families, and prevent child abuse and neglect; thus improving the quality of life for all members of our community.
Salary: $52,000-$55,000
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Summary
Matthews Elementary School
The School Social Worker provides holistic, family-centered services to support student success while addressing underlying barriers to stability, including economic hardship associated with under- or unemployment of parents or those acting in parental roles for students (e.g., kinship caregiver). The School Social Worker role integrates traditional school social work practices with workforce development strategies to promote long-term self-sufficiency for families.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- LBSW
- Alabama Social Work license.
- Experience working with families and/or children.
- Prior experience in a school setting is a plus.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license and current auto insurance.
- Must have reliable transportation for business use.
- Must be cleared through the Child Abuse Central Registry and pass a background check
Works under the direction of Director of School Social Workers Program
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Direct Services to Students and Families
- Provide crisis intervention and case management
- Conduct home visits and maintain consistent communication with families
- Develop service plans that address both social-emotional needs and economic instability associated with workforce participation challenges/barriers
- Develop family engagement activities that foster parent participation in school events
- Assess caregiver employment status, barriers, and workforce readiness
- Connect families to workforce training, credentialing, and employment opportunities
- Support enrollment and engagement in workforce programs
- Monitor progress toward employment and career goals
- Recruit students to attend after-school and summer enrichment programs
School Collaboration
- Participate in case conferences (IEP, PST, 504, behavior plans)
- Coordinate with teachers, counselors, and administrators to support student success 1 of 2 May 2026
- Ensure alignment between academic interventions and family stability efforts
Community Partnerships
- Serve as a liaison between school, family, community resources, and workforce partners
- Maintain relationships with training providers, employers, and support agencies
- Facilitate referrals and ensure follow-up on services
Assessment and Case Management
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, including social, emotional, and economic factors
- Continuously evaluate family needs and adjust service plans accordingly
- Promote protective factors that support long-term stability
Data Collection and Reporting
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Track service delivery and outcomes, including workforce-related metrics
- Submit required reports in accordance with agency and contract guidelines
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Ability to speak and write persuasively
- Highly creative in developing approaches to reach target audiences
- Ability to meet with consumer groups to determine “wants”
- Superb organizational skills and critical thinking abilities
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stoop, bend, squat, climb stairs, crouch or kneel on an occasional basis
Pay: $52,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Tuscaloosa’s One Place, A Family Resource Center empowers people to achieve their full potential. We provide resources to: promote self-sufficiency, strengthen families, and prevent child abuse and neglect; thus improving the quality of life for all members of our community.
Salary: $52,000-$55,000
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Summary
Matthews Elementary School
The School Social Worker provides holistic, family-centered services to support student success while addressing underlying barriers to stability, including economic hardship associated with under- or unemployment of parents or those acting in parental roles for students (e.g., kinship caregiver). The School Social Worker role integrates traditional school social work practices with workforce development strategies to promote long-term self-sufficiency for families.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- LBSW
- Alabama Social Work license.
- Experience working with families and/or children.
- Prior experience in a school setting is a plus.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license and current auto insurance.
- Must have reliable transportation for business use.
- Must be cleared through the Child Abuse Central Registry and pass a background check
Works under the direction of Director of School Social Workers Program
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Direct Services to Students and Families
- Provide crisis intervention and case management
- Conduct home visits and maintain consistent communication with families
- Develop service plans that address both social-emotional needs and economic instability associated with workforce participation challenges/barriers
- Develop family engagement activities that foster parent participation in school events
- Assess caregiver employment status, barriers, and workforce readiness
- Connect families to workforce training, credentialing, and employment opportunities
- Support enrollment and engagement in workforce programs
- Monitor progress toward employment and career goals
- Recruit students to attend after-school and summer enrichment programs
School Collaboration
- Participate in case conferences (IEP, PST, 504, behavior plans)
- Coordinate with teachers, counselors, and administrators to support student success 1 of 2 May 2026
- Ensure alignment between academic interventions and family stability efforts
Community Partnerships
- Serve as a liaison between school, family, community resources, and workforce partners
- Maintain relationships with training providers, employers, and support agencies
- Facilitate referrals and ensure follow-up on services
Assessment and Case Management
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, including social, emotional, and economic factors
- Continuously evaluate family needs and adjust service plans accordingly
- Promote protective factors that support long-term stability
Data Collection and Reporting
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Track service delivery and outcomes, including workforce-related metrics
- Submit required reports in accordance with agency and contract guidelines
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Ability to speak and write persuasively
- Highly creative in developing approaches to reach target audiences
- Ability to meet with consumer groups to determine “wants”
- Superb organizational skills and critical thinking abilities
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stoop, bend, squat, climb stairs, crouch or kneel on an occasional basis
Pay: $52,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- National Heritage Academies16
- Michigan Association of School Boards8
- LiveWell Homecare Agency7L
- Career Links5
- WNYRIC Districts4
Top Industries Hiring
- Education12
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Science & Research1
- Banking & Financial Services1
- Investment & Asset Management1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in school social worker jobs.
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
- Valid state school social work or pupil personnel services credential
- Experience with IEP development and special education compliance processes
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care practices and crisis intervention protocols
- Proficiency with student information systems such as PowerSchool or Infinite Campus
- Familiarity with MTSS and tiered intervention frameworks
Tips for Your School Social Worker Job Search
Tailor your resume to the district
Public school districts often screen for familiarity with IEP processes and MTSS frameworks. Call out your direct experience with each explicitly rather than burying it under general counseling language. Reviewers scanning dozens of resumes need to spot those terms fast.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists school social worker openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target your license match carefully
Many postings require a state-specific school social work credential on top of your LCSW or MSW. Filter openings by state first, then confirm the licensure requirement before applying so you're not disqualified on a technicality.
Prepare a case consultation example
Hiring panels in school social work commonly ask you to walk through a real student case from referral to outcome. Have a de-identified example ready that shows your collaboration with teachers, parents, and outside service providers, not just your direct work with the student.
Negotiate your caseload expectation upfront
School social worker burnout often traces back to unsustainable caseloads set at hire. Ask directly about the current student-to-worker ratio and how it compares to NASW-recommended guidelines before you accept an offer.
Follow up through the school year calendar
District hiring moves around budget approval cycles, typically peaking in spring and again in late summer. If you applied and heard nothing, a brief follow-up email in early August often lands when principals are filling last-minute vacancies before the school year starts.
School Social Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most school social workers?
The companies hiring the most school social workers right now include National Heritage Academies, Michigan Association of School Boards, and LiveWell Homecare Agency, with the largest share of openings in Michigan, New York, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Charter management organizations and large urban districts tend to post the highest volume of openings at any given time.
How many school social worker jobs are remote?
About 13% of school social worker openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most social work specializations because the role is tied to physical school buildings. Telehealth-adjacent roles and district-level coordinator positions are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a school social worker?
You start by earning a Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program, ideally with a school social work concentration. After graduation, you apply for your state's school social work or pupil personnel services credential, which typically requires a supervised field placement completed during your MSW. Some states also require a separate licensure exam before they issue the school-specific credential.
Can you get hired as a school social worker with little experience?
Yes, many districts hire new graduates directly out of their MSW programs, especially when the applicant completed a field placement in a K-12 setting. Highlighting your school-based internship hours, any work with youth in community settings, and familiarity with IEP processes compensates for limited post-graduation experience. Smaller rural districts often have more flexibility on experience requirements than large urban systems.
What does the school social worker interview process look like?
Most districts conduct a two-stage process: an initial screening call with HR followed by a panel interview that typically includes a principal, a special education coordinator, and sometimes a school counselor. You'll usually be asked a scenario question involving a student in crisis, a question about your approach to family engagement, and a question about how you collaborate within a multidisciplinary team. Some districts also request references before the panel stage.
Where can I find and apply to school social worker jobs?
You can find and apply to school social worker jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from districts and school organizations across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials, location, and specialization, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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