School Social Worker

School Administrative Unit 21; Hampton (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

School Administrative Unit 21 in Hampton, New Hampshire is seeking a School Social Worker to provide behavioral, emotional, and educational counseling to students across SAU21 districts. The role includes liaising with partner agencies and assisting with new student intake and placement into district programs.

Required is a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, with a Master’s degree preferred and eligibility for LCSW certification or NH DOE Certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Two years' experience coordinating between agencies; LCSW certification and/or NH DOE Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral, emotional and educational counseling to groups and individuals.
• Assist students in adjusting to school and community life.
• Serve as liaison to other agencies.
• Assist with intake of new students and their assignment to district programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field

Master's degree preferred

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification

NH DOE Certification as Social Worker or Related Clinical/Educational Professional

Job description

School Social Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5888252
Application Deadline: Sep 02, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Aug 17, 2026 1:06 PM (UTC)

Job Description

SAU 21 is actively seeking a qualified candidate to serve SAU21 Districts: Hampton Falls, North Hampton, Seabrook, South Hampton and Winnacunnet High School. This position provides behavioral, emotional and educational counseling to groups and individuals, assists students in adjusting to school and community life and serves as the liaison to other agencies. The SAU School Social Worker also assets with the intake of new students and with their assignment to district educational programs. Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field is required, Master's degree is preferred. Minimum of two years' experience working with programs which require extensive coordination between agencies and certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and/or NH DOE Certification as Social Worker or Related Clinical/Educational Professional. Salary is based on the collective bargaining unit for teachers.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Student Services > Social Worker

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Charlene Sears , HR Manager
• 2 Alumni Dr
• Hampton, New Hampshire 03842
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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