Virtual School Social Worker - Georgia

Parallel; Athens (GA); Remote; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding stipend

Job summary

Parallel is seeking an experienced School Social Worker for a district assignment in Georgia, starting November 2, 2026. This 1.0 FTE, 37.5 hours/week role is fully remote and supports elementary through high school with Tier 2/3 counseling for at‑risk students.

You will collaborate with IEP teams, conduct psycho‑educational evaluations as needed, and provide parental guidance while using Panorama for progress tracking. Fluency in additional languages is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active Clinical Social Worker license (LCSW).
• Valid Georgia state certification or license for K-12 School Social Work (GA SSW).
• Minimum of one year of full-time, on-site school social work experience (internships excluded).
• Demonstrated proficiency in all National SSW Practice Model domains.
• Expertise in MTSS frameworks, counseling, and psycho-educational evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect social work services to students and families, focusing on Tier 2 and Tier 3 counseling for mild/moderate and at‑risk populations.
• Collaborate with school/IEP teams to develop treatment plans and IEPs with measurable social work goals.
• Offer staff insights into cultural, familial, and societal factors affecting student well‑being and performance.
• Lead mental health and behavioral interventions, track progress via Panorama, and perform psycho‑educational evaluations as needed.
• Support families and staff with parental guidance and staff training on behavior management.

Skills

LCSW license

GA SSW license

1 year school social work

MTSS framework

Psycho-educational evaluations

Telehealth experience

Remote work experience

Multilingual

Strong communication

Tools

Panorama

Job description

Are you an experienced School Social Worker dedicated to making a profound impact on students with learning differences? Join Parallel's mission-driven team to support elementary, middle, and high school students for a district assignment in Georgia. Starting November 2, 2026, this full-time role (1.0 FTE / 37.5 hours/week, EST) focuses on delivering Tier 2 and Tier 3 counseling services for mild/moderate and at-risk student populations in a fully remote setting.

What You’ll Do

• Provide critical direct and indirect social work services to elementary, middle, and high school students and their families, with a primary focus on Tier 2 and Tier 3 counseling services for mild/moderate and at-risk populations.
• Collaborate across school or IEP teams to develop comprehensive, tailored treatment plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that incorporate measurable social work goals.
• Serve as a systemic expert by offering staff critical insights into the cultural, familial, and societal factors that influence student behavior, academic performance, and overall well-being.
• Lead mental health and behavioral interventions by designing positive behavioral strategies, tracking progress via Panorama, and performing comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations as caseload needs expand.
• Support families and school staff by providing parental support and guidance to facilitate successful school adjustment, and training educational staff on behavior management techniques and direct support as required.

What You’ll Need

Clinical & Educational Expertise

• Active Clinical Social Worker license (LCSW).
• Valid Georgia state certification or license for K-12 School Social Work (GA SSW).
• Minimum of one year of full-time, on-site school social work experience (internships excluded).
• Demonstrated proficiency in all National SSW Practice Model domains.
• Expertise in Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) frameworks, counseling, and psycho-educational evaluations.

Technical & Communication Skills

• Strong communication skills, specifically tailored for engaging with diverse student populations, families, and school staff.
• Tech-savvy approach with preferred experience conducting telehealth services via virtual meeting platforms.
• Experience with Panorama software for data collection, progress monitoring, and survey tracking.
• Previous experience with remote social work is highly desirable.
• Fluency in additional languages is a significant asset.

Remote Setup & Availability

• Access to a private, secure workspace with a reliable computer, webcam, and high-speed internet connection.
• Full-time availability for 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours per week) aligned with standard Georgia school hours (EST) starting November 2, 2026.
• Completion of Parallel onboarding prior to assignment start date (stipend provided for onboarding).

Why Join Parallel?

At Parallel, we simplify your work so you can focus on what matters most—delivering quality care. We provide comprehensive support, including:

• Thoughtful Student & District Matching: Alignment with your experience, licensure, and expertise to match you with appropriate districts, schools, and student needs.
• Efficient Tools and Support: Access to templates, tools, and streamlined systems designed to reduce administrative paperwork and maintain organization.
• Billing & Operational Support: Systems that manage billing and documentation workflows, allowing you to prioritize student support and collaboration.
• Clinical Resources: Utilization of standardized assessments, progress monitoring tools, and therapy resources to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Innovation & Feedback: Opportunities for your input to directly shape the future of our programs.
• Clinical Community: Connection with peers through dedicated office hours, provider meetings, and free continuing education opportunities offered throughout the school year.
• A Powerful Mission: The chance to significantly improve the lives of students nationwide.

Compensation

The rates below apply to 1099 opportunities and are based on the provider’s primary service delivery state.

• Georgia: Starts at $46/hour

About Parallel

Parallel is the first tech-forward provider of care for learning and thinking differences across the United States. We believe learning differences are parallel ways of thinking that should be celebrated. Our mission is to provide students with the resources and encouragement to succeed in the classroom and beyond by helping them build confidence in their unique strengths and create strategies to work around their challenges.

Parallel simplifies the process of getting support for learning differences by consolidating providers and resources on a single platform. We connect students with qualified professionals while significantly reducing waiting times, costs, and confusion.

Our core services include:

• Psychological Assessment
• Counseling
• Speech-Language Services
• Special Education
• And more

Learn more at parallellearning.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Parallel, we believe in celebrating differences. This belief extends from schools into our workplace and through the ways we work together toward our mission. We are committed to fostering a diverse, accessible environment that represents many different cultures, backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities by championing diversity, equity and inclusion.

We are committed to building and fostering a diverse workforce, including individuals from historically marginalized groups, and creating a workplace where employees’ strengths are championed, differences are celebrated, and no one is discriminated against based on age, race, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where different learners and thinkers can thrive.

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