School-Based Social Worker

Career Links; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Retirement Plan

Continuing Education

Job summary

Career Links is seeking a compassionate School Social Worker to support students in a middle school setting. You will work with a self-contained EBD classroom of approximately 10–12 students, collaborating with educators, families, and support staff to help students develop social, emotional, and behavioral skills.

The position emphasizes collaboration, IEP participation, behavior intervention planning, and ensuring compliance with state and district guidelines.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin DPI School Social Worker License required.
• Experience working with students with emotional and behavioral disabilities preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary educational team.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based social work services and related services as outlined in student IEPs.
• Collaborate with special education case managers, teachers, administrators, and families.
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioral development.
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions.
• Assist with behavior intervention planning and implementation.
• Maintain required documentation and compliance with state and district guidelines.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for students and families.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Wisconsin DPI School Social Worker License

Job description

Middle School Setting | Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Sign-On Bonus + Relocation Assistance Available to Qualified Candidates

Join Career Links and Make a Difference in Students' Lives

At Career Links, we connect dedicated professionals with rewarding opportunities in schools nationwide. We take pride in serving our clients and candidates with understanding, integrity, and professionalism while helping students achieve success both academically and socially.

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative School Social Worker to support students in a middle school setting. This position serves a self-contained Emotional Behavioral Disability (EBD) classroom and works closely with educators, case managers, families, and support staff to help students develop the social, emotional, and behavioral skills needed to thrive in the school environment.

Caseload

• Self-Contained EBD Classroom
• Approximately 10–12 students
• No cross-categorical students

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based social work services and related services as outlined in student IEPs
• Collaborate with special education case managers, teachers, administrators, and families
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioral development
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions
• Assist with behavior intervention planning and implementation
• Maintain required documentation and compliance with state and district guidelines
• Serve as a resource and advocate for students and families

Qualifications

• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) School Social Worker License required
• Experience working with students with emotional and behavioral disabilities preferred
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary educational team
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement plan options
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional support throughout your assignment

Join a team committed to helping students succeed and making a meaningful impact every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.