[2026-2027] Middle School Social Worker
Is $53K - $83K competitive?
See how this position compares to Social Work market data — salary percentile, benefits comparison, and hiring trends.
Job Description
About the Role
Join KIPP as a Middle School Social Worker – School-Based in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend designated school functions outside of school hours (Back to School Night, Report Card Conferences, Community Events, etc.
- They will be communicated to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible.
Requirements
- Vento services in collaboration with school and regional office Operations Team members. Provide outside referrals to families when student or family needs exceed the scope of practice for school
- quality progress notes for all students receiving social work services weekly and maintain up
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $53K - $83K
- CME allowance: $2,500.
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join KIPP as a Middle School Social Worker – School-Based.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates [2026-2027] Middle School Social Worker at KIPP a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at KIPP is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
KIPP lists compensation for this physician position at $53k to $83k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($53k–$83k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Prevention, Intervention, Assessment, Collaboration, Direct Services, Counseling, Crisis Intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will provide core services including prevention, intervention, assessment, and collaboration, working directly with students to deliver evidence-based services and supporting teachers in understanding student social and emotional development. Key duties involve running individual a...
Benefits package: Health benefits, Dental and vision, 403B matching, Tuition reimbursement ($2,500), Professional development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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