Social Worker 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 48,304 - 95,978; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a full-time Social Worker to provide support and resources for students and families within the Hazelwood School District. This role involves individual and family therapy, consultation with staff, and crisis intervention across the district.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Social Work and experience in social services. Salary ranges from $48,304 to $95,978 per year depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (LCSW preferred) or a related field.
• Practicum or on-the-job experience in social services.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family or group therapy for children.
• Consult with parents and staff on student services.
• Participate in educational conferences related to social work.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic skills

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

LCSW preferred

Tools

Personal computer

Copier

Fax

Job description

Social Worker 2026-2027

Hazelwood School District District Wide - Florissant, Missouri.

Job Details

Job ID: 5720685

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Social Worker

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Lead Counselor/Social Worker, and Building Principal

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide support, education, and resource referrals to students and families of children enrolled in the schools. Provide consultation and support to staff providing services to children enrolled in the schools. Perform therapeutic services to individual students and their families to assist with social and emotional concerns related to their educational and social progress.

Functions of the Job

• Provide individual, family or group therapy for children who are experiencing problems in school, home, or community with an emphasis on early intervention.
• Receive referrals on students from staff and provide appropriate services at school and through home visits.
• Consult with parents, classroom teachers, nurses, counselors, administrators, other school staff and outside agencies.
• Encourage and assist families in their pursuit of community services that may assist in remediation of presenting problems.
• Participate as a member of staff or the IEP team to provide input in developing treatment goals, behavioral interventions, and family support.
• Provide crisis intervention throughout the district, focusing on protecting the safety and emotional well-being of students.
• Work with students and families to alleviate attendance concerns and when necessary make referrals to St. Louis Family Court / Children’s Division.
• Attend and participate in educational conferences and workshops pertinent to school social work.
• Provide staff support and education in the area of childhood mental health and human behavior.
• Participate and network with school-based committees and associations and community interagency teams providing services to families and children (e.g. HSD Community Response Team, HSD Health Advisory Committee, Parent Involvement Programs, and School Social Workers of MO).
• Supervise graduate social work students from local universities and provide LCSW supervision for district employees.
• Maintain appropriate records.
• Assist in development or discovery of resources through networking, fundraising, and grant writing.

Position Qualification Requirements

Education: Master’s degree in Social Work (LCSW preferred) or Master’s Degree in a related field with LCSW and School Social Work experience.

Experience: Practicum experience or on-the-job experience in providing social services or counseling assistance to children and their families.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents in the facilitation of their well-being.

Possess positive and effective communication skills, written and verbal.

Apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Perform reading, writing, and speaking at an intermediate level.

Must possess intellectual, technical and human relations skills needed to work cooperatively with colleagues, parents and community groups in order to accomplish District goals.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and to lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, the ability to adjust and focus, and depth perception. Specific hearing abilities required include normal conversation, phone conversation, and isolating voices in multiple conversations.

Work Environment / Conditions

Works in a school environment a majority of the time and is required to work outdoors for a small portion of the day.

Equipment / Tools / Materials Used

Personal computer, copier, fax, 10-key calculator.

Required Personal Protective Equipment

None

Terms of Employment

Assigned to 190-day work calendar; 36 hours and 40 minutes; compensation and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life) as provided by the Board of Education.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$48,304 to $95,978 Per Year

Job Categories

Student Services > Social Worker

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED