School Social Worker

Buncombe County Schools; North Carolina; On-site; USD 15,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Buncombe County Schools is seeking a licensed School Social Worker / Student Support Counselor for the Early College site. This temporary position is 15–20 hours per week and runs through June 2027, requiring licensure or a licensure pathway in NC.

The role supports student well-being and learning through collaboration with families, schools, and the broader community. The position emphasizes addressing barriers to learning and promoting emotional and social development with evidence-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work (CSWE-accredited) or Master's in school counseling.
• Valid NC School Social Work Educator license or ability to earn within 3 years, or a valid NC School Counselor License.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and enhances academic achievement by addressing emotional and social development and barriers to learning.
• Collaborates with families, schools, and communities to foster safe, healthy, and supportive environments and to implement effective interventions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work (CSWE accredited)

Master's degree in school counseling

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Buncombe County Schools

• Position Type:
  Licensed- General/ School Social Worker / Student Support Counselor
• Date Posted:
  11/3/2026
• Location:
  Early College
• Date Available:
  11/10/2026
• Closing Date:
  11/09/2026

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

Postings current as of 11/5/2026 8:54:41 AM CST.

• Substitutes are not considered permanent employees andshould not complete the internal application