Entry Level School Social Worker Jobs
New grad school social worker jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with their first professional roles in schools, where a strong internship record or field placement can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site positions across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, with employers like The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth, Chimes, and Parallel hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Are you an experienced School Social Worker dedicated to making a profound impact on students with learning differences? Join Parallel's mission-driven team of expert clinicians to deliver essential, tailored social work services and equip students and families with the tools for lifelong success in a remote setting. Parallel is hiring a New York Licensed School Social Worker for a fully remote, full-time opportunity in public schools.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Do
- Provide critical direct and indirect social work services to children and their families, addressing their unique psychosocial and emotional needs.
- Collaborate across school or IEP teams to develop comprehensive, tailored treatment plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that incorporate measurable social work goals.
- Serve as a systemic expert by offering staff critical insights into the cultural, familial, and societal factors that influence student behavior, academic performance, and overall well-being.
- Lead mental health and behavioral interventions by designing and implementing positive behavioral intervention strategies and performing comprehensive mental health evaluations.
- Support families and school staff by providing parental support and guidance to facilitate successful school adjustment, and training educational staff on behavior management techniques and direct support as required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You’ll Need
- Active Clinical Social Worker license (LCSW).
- Valid New York license or certification for school social work practice.
- Minimum of one year of full-time, on-site school social work experience, excluding internships.
- Experience providing counseling, social-emotional support, and behavioral interventions in a school setting.
- Experience collaborating with IEP teams and supporting measurable student goals.
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
- Access to a private workspace, reliable computer, webcam, and high-speed internet connection.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Why Join Parallel?
At Parallel, we simplify your work so you can focus on supporting students. Providers receive:
- Compensation for both direct and indirect service time
- Thoughtful matching based on your experience, licensure, and availability
- Streamlined tools and documentation support
- Access to intervention resources and progress-monitoring tools
- Billing and operational support
- A supportive clinical community with provider meetings and office hours
- Free continuing education opportunities
- License reimbursement opportunities
- Opportunities to provide feedback and help shape our programs
Join the Parallel Provider Network and help students build the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.
👋 About Parallel
Parallel is the first tech-forward provider of care for learning and thinking differences across the United States. We believe learning differences are parallel ways of thinking that should be celebrated. Our mission is to provide students with the resources and encouragement to succeed in the classroom and beyond by helping them build confidence in their unique strengths and create strategies to work around their challenges. Parallel simplifies the process of getting support for learning differences by consolidating providers and resources on a single platform. We connect students with qualified professionals while significantly reducing waiting times, costs, and confusion.
Our Core Services Include
- Psychological Assessment
- Counseling
- Speech-Language Services
- Special Education
- And more
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Parallel, we believe in celebrating differences. This belief extends from schools into our workplace and through the ways we work together toward our mission. We are committed to fostering a diverse, accessible environment that represents many different cultures, backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities by championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to building and fostering a diverse workforce, including individuals from historically marginalized groups, and creating a workplace where employees’ strengths are championed, differences are celebrated, and no one is discriminated against based on age, race, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where different learners and thinkers can thrive.
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INTRODUCTION
Are you an experienced School Social Worker dedicated to making a profound impact on students with learning differences? Join Parallel's mission-driven team of expert clinicians to deliver essential, tailored social work services and equip students and families with the tools for lifelong success in a remote setting. Parallel is hiring a New York Licensed School Social Worker for a fully remote, full-time opportunity in public schools.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Do
- Provide critical direct and indirect social work services to children and their families, addressing their unique psychosocial and emotional needs.
- Collaborate across school or IEP teams to develop comprehensive, tailored treatment plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that incorporate measurable social work goals.
- Serve as a systemic expert by offering staff critical insights into the cultural, familial, and societal factors that influence student behavior, academic performance, and overall well-being.
- Lead mental health and behavioral interventions by designing and implementing positive behavioral intervention strategies and performing comprehensive mental health evaluations.
- Support families and school staff by providing parental support and guidance to facilitate successful school adjustment, and training educational staff on behavior management techniques and direct support as required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You’ll Need
- Active Clinical Social Worker license (LCSW).
- Valid New York license or certification for school social work practice.
- Minimum of one year of full-time, on-site school social work experience, excluding internships.
- Experience providing counseling, social-emotional support, and behavioral interventions in a school setting.
- Experience collaborating with IEP teams and supporting measurable student goals.
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
- Access to a private workspace, reliable computer, webcam, and high-speed internet connection.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Why Join Parallel?
At Parallel, we simplify your work so you can focus on supporting students. Providers receive:
- Compensation for both direct and indirect service time
- Thoughtful matching based on your experience, licensure, and availability
- Streamlined tools and documentation support
- Access to intervention resources and progress-monitoring tools
- Billing and operational support
- A supportive clinical community with provider meetings and office hours
- Free continuing education opportunities
- License reimbursement opportunities
- Opportunities to provide feedback and help shape our programs
Join the Parallel Provider Network and help students build the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.
👋 About Parallel
Parallel is the first tech-forward provider of care for learning and thinking differences across the United States. We believe learning differences are parallel ways of thinking that should be celebrated. Our mission is to provide students with the resources and encouragement to succeed in the classroom and beyond by helping them build confidence in their unique strengths and create strategies to work around their challenges. Parallel simplifies the process of getting support for learning differences by consolidating providers and resources on a single platform. We connect students with qualified professionals while significantly reducing waiting times, costs, and confusion.
Our Core Services Include
- Psychological Assessment
- Counseling
- Speech-Language Services
- Special Education
- And more
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Parallel, we believe in celebrating differences. This belief extends from schools into our workplace and through the ways we work together toward our mission. We are committed to fostering a diverse, accessible environment that represents many different cultures, backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities by championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to building and fostering a diverse workforce, including individuals from historically marginalized groups, and creating a workplace where employees’ strengths are championed, differences are celebrated, and no one is discriminated against based on age, race, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where different learners and thinkers can thrive.
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By providing a telephone number and submitting the form, you consent to be contacted by SMS text message. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out of further messaging.
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Entry Level School Social Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level school social worker job?
Most entry level school social worker positions require a Master of Social Work degree and a state school social work license or certification, so verifying your state's requirements early is essential. Employers at this level look closely at supervised field placements, practicum hours, and any internship experience in school or youth settings. Tailoring your resume to highlight student support, crisis intervention, and IEP collaboration skills gives you a clear edge over candidates with generic social work backgrounds.
Which companies hire entry level school social workers?
Companies hiring entry level school social workers right now include The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth, Chimes, and Parallel, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Public school districts, charter school networks, and educational staffing agencies tend to post the most openings at this level, particularly for candidates who are newly licensed or completing their first year of post-graduate practice.
Are there remote entry level school social worker jobs?
Yes, though most school social work is on-site by nature. About 20% of entry level school social worker openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with those roles typically focused on telehealth counseling, case coordination, or district-level support rather than daily in-person student services. Candidates open to hybrid arrangements tend to find the widest range of options.
Are these new grad school social worker jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior school social worker roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience and treats completed internships, practicum placements, or a strong portfolio of student casework as equivalent to paid work history. If a posting lists experience as preferred rather than required, it is generally open to new grad applicants.
Which industries hire the most entry level school social workers?
Entry Level school social worker roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring at this level because public funding cycles, student enrollment growth, and federal mandates for mental health support in schools consistently create openings for early-career practitioners who are newly licensed and ready to take on caseloads.