School Social Worker - Hourly

Fairfax County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairfax County Public Schools is looking for a dedicated Social Worker to provide a comprehensive range of social work services within educational settings. The role involves specialized social work, along with effective data collection and analysis to tailor services for students, programs, and families.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in social work and be eligible for a Virginia Department of Education license. This is a temporary hourly position for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an approved program in social work.
• Ability to apply professional skills to public school needs.
• Proficiency in technology and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and crisis intervention services.
• Collect and analyze data for effective service delivery.
• Maintain positive relationships with students and families.

Skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Analytic skills

Counseling

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master's degree in social work

Tools

Technology for data analysis

Job description

Summary

Provides the full range of social work services to schools and centers or to a diagnostic unit; performs specialized social work in an educational setting; and systematically collects, analyzes, synthesizes, and interprets information needed to devise appropriate services for schools, programs, students and families.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree from an approved program in social work.
• Placement in a particular setting or model determined by experience with a specific student population.
• Must hold or be eligible for license issued by the Virginia Department of Education with endorsement as a school social worker.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the highest standards of ethical and effective practice.
• Knowledge of social work theory, practice, and procedures.
• Ability to apply professional skills to provide a wide range of counseling, diagnostic, and crisis intervention services to the needs and requirements of a public school system.
• Ability to perform and guide data collection and analysis to ensure effective services and to measure outcomes.
• Ability to gain the confidence and cooperation of students, teachers, and families.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with other professionals within the school and the community.
• Proficiency in the use of technology and data compilation, analysis, and reporting.
• Analytic ability and adaptability to changing needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to write comprehensive reports and interpret findings to families.

Preferred

• Clinical experience.

Job Type

Social Worker

School Year

2026-2027

Office

Special Services

Contract Length

Temporary-Hourly no Benefits

Closing Date

31-May-2027

Open Until Filled

No

Re-Adv Position

No