School Social Worker: Student Support & Family Liaison

Central Rivers Area Education Agency; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Rivers Area Education Agency CRAEA in Marshalltown, Iowa, seeks a School Social Worker to support students’ social, emotional, behavioral, and adaptive needs, with brief counseling, consultation, and planning, while serving as a liaison among home, school and the community.

This full-time position begins in the 2026-27 school year. Required qualifications include an MSW and Iowa endorsements or LISW/LMSW per state rules; compensation follows the certified staff schedule for 2026-27.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from an accredited CSWE school of social work.
• B-21 School Social Worker Endorsement required (initial or Full Professional Service License).
• Iowa LISW or LMSW with Iowa Bureau of Educational Examiners recognition.

Responsibilities

• Enhance educational programs by identifying and assessing student needs (social, emotional, behavioral, adaptive).
• Provide intervention services including brief individual/group/ family counseling.
• Serve as liaison between home, school and community; participate in planning and consultation.
• Act as a team representative using a problem-solving approach for birth through 21.

Skills

Counseling

Team collaboration

Education

MSW degree (CSWE)

Iowa School Social Worker Endorsement (B-21)

LISW/LMSW licensure in IA

Job description

Central Rivers Area Education Agency CRAEA in Marshalltown, Iowa, seeks a School Social Worker to support students’ social, emotional, behavioral, and adaptive needs, with brief counseling, consultation, and planning, while serving as a liaison among home, school and the community.

This full-time position begins in the 2026-27 school year. Required qualifications include an MSW and Iowa endorsements or LISW/LMSW per state rules; compensation follows the certified staff schedule for 2026-27.