School Social Worker

Are you an experienced School Social Worker dedicated to making a profound impact on students with learning differences? Join Parallel's mission-driven team of expert clinicians to deliver essential, tailored social work services and equip students and families with the tools for lifelong success in a remote setting.

What You’ll Do

Provide critical direct and indirect social work services to children and their families, addressing their unique psychosocial and emotional needs.

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 and implementing positive behavioral intervention strategies and performing comprehensive mental health evaluations.

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 state license or certificate for K-12 school practice (requirements vary by state).
• 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.
• 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.

Availability required during traditional school hours (8:00 am–3:00 pm, Monday–Friday); a minimum of 15 hours per week is preferred.

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.
• Join us in making a lasting impact—apply today to become part of the Parallel Provider Network!

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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