Pays $65k-$103k — Social Worker market median is ~$71k (5 jobs)
About the Role
Full-time School Social Worker. MSW/LCSW required. $65K-$103K. Newark, NJ.
Join KIPP as a School Social Worker – KIPP NJ, $65K-$103K in Newark, New Jersey.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $65K - $103K
- Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
- Participation in the New Jersey Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund
- A school-issued laptop
- Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area
- Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks, allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break
- Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers
- Employer paid life insurance
- Extensive optional ancillary benefits including short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join KIPP as a School Social Worker – KIPP NJ, $65K-$103K.
Key Responsibilities
The School Social Worker will serve as a case manager for students with special needs and provide clinical counseling services. They will also implement behavior intervention plans and facilitate communication between parents and the school support team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MSW or LCSW and possess 1-2 years of experience in counseling adolescents and families. A strong understanding of special education regulations and child study team processes is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 28% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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