School Social Worker 2526 School Year

Greenspire School; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a part-time Middle School Social Worker or Counselor dedicated to promoting the academic success and emotional well-being of students. This role involves providing direct support, early interventions, and crisis assistance while collaborating with families and community resources. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree in Social Work and relevant licensure, with a focus on trauma-informed care and restorative practices. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of middle school students, fostering their social and emotional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work is required.
• Valid Michigan licensure as LMSW or LLMSW is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group support for emotional regulation and conflict resolution.
• Conduct assessments to identify barriers to student learning.
• Connect students and families to community-based resources.

Skills

Emotional Regulation

Conflict Resolution

Social Skill Development

Crisis Intervention

Collaboration Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

The Greenspire School is hiring a part-time Middle School Social Worker or Counselor.

Summary

Under the direction of the Principal, the School Social Worker will promote the academic success, emotional well-being, and social development of middle school students. The Social Worker will provide direct services, early interventions, and crisis support, while serving as a bridge between home, school, and community resources to meet students' social and emotional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group support focused on emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and social skill development
• Conduct assessments to identify barriers to student learning and well-being
• Develop and implement student support and intervention plans in collaboration with staff and families
• Connect students and families to community-based resources for mental health, housing, food, medical, and other needs
• Support crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning
• Consult with teachers, staff, and administration to promote trauma-informed and restorative practices
• Assist with the delivery of schoolwide social-emotional learning (SEL) initiatives and prevention programs
• Help students and families navigate transitions, attendance issues, and behavioral concerns
• Maintain accurate records and comply with confidentiality, FERPA, and professional standards
• Provide professional development to staff on student mental health topics when appropriate
• Participate in evaluation and continuous improvement of school mental health programming

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Valid Michigan licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Limited License Master Social Worker (LLMSW)
• Meet Michigan Department of Education requirements for school social work certification

Preferred:

• Experience working with middle school-aged students
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, restorative practices, and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)
• Strong collaboration skills with families, teachers, and community partners

Work Details

Location: The Greenspire School (Middle School Campus)

Schedule: 24 hours per week; follows a 10-month, teacher calendar

Salary: $26,000–$29,000 annually (prorated based on FTE); not benefits eligible

Start Date: August 18, 2025

For more information on Greenspire School, please visit our website at https://greenspireschool.org/.

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