School Social Worker

Buncombe County Schools; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Buncombe County Schools - Early College in Asheville, North Carolina invites applications for a School Social Worker to support student wellbeing and academic success. The SSW/SSC will work to strengthen home, school, and community partnerships and address barriers to learning.

This position is 15–20 hours per week, temporary through June 2027, with no benefits. The role focuses on promoting a safe, caring environment and applying effective intervention strategies to diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Master's degree in school counseling qualifies for eligibility.
• Valid NC School Social Work Educator's license, or ability to earn within 3 years, OR NC School Counselor License.

Responsibilities

• Promote and address barriers to learning through student support services.
• Strengthen partnerships among home, school, and community.
• Support diverse student populations with intervention strategies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work (CSWE-accredited)

Master's degree in school counseling

NC School Social Work Educator's license or ability to earn within 3 years

NC School Counselor License

Job description

School Social Worker

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5980911
• Application Deadline: Nov 09, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
• Posted: Nov 03, 2026 7:01 PM (UTC)
• Position Type: Full-time
• Job Categories: Student Services > Social Worker

Job Description

Percent Employed: 15-20 hours per week
Months of Employment: 7
Position Type: Temporary thru June 2027
Level of Benefits: No Benefits
Pay Range: State Salary Salary Schedule
Position Purpose: The School Social Worker (SSW)/Student Support Counselor (SSC) promotes and enhances the overall academic mission by providing services that strengthen home, school, and community partnerships and address barriers to learning and achievement. The SSW or SSC significantly contributes to the development of a healthy, safe, and caring environment. Such an environment is achieved by advancing the understanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student success along with the implementation of effective intervention strategies.
Minimum Degree Level: A minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the CSWE, OR a master's degree in school counseling; A valid NC School Social Work Educator's license, or the ability to earn one within 3 years of hire, OR a valid NC School Counselor License; Or such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. Provisional Licensed Pathways: If you are offered a position with BCS, our licensure specialist can share information on the School Social Worker Provisional license.
Job Description: School Social Worker / Student Support Counselor

Email our licensure specialist, [e-mail] , if you have licensure questions. Email the School or Department for specific job questions.

Contact Information

• Brian Propst , HR Director
• 175 Bingham Road
• Asheville, North Carolina 28806
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]