Temporary School Social Worker
Listed compensation
$57K - $88K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
At Rebecca School, we support students ages 3–21 with neurodevelopmental delays through the DIRFloortime® model. Guided by values of respect, relationships, and emotional growth, we help students connect and thrive. Join us and make a lasting difference in their lives.
As a School Social Worker at Rebecca School, you will support students and families within our specialized school setting. You will serve as a liaison between students' home and school environments, provide counseling services, connect families to resources, and partner with interdisciplinary teams to promote each student's functional-emotional development using neurodiversity-affirming DIRFloortime®-informed practices.
- The duration of this position will be from September-January.
- What You’ll Need
- Master's degree in social work (MSW) or related supportive mental health field
- New York State licensed master of social work (LMSW) or licensed clinical social work (LCSW) certification preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
- Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills
What You’ll Do
- Provide ongoing family support, education, referrals, and community resources to students' family networks
- Conduct home visits and provide clinical and counseling services to students
- Complete documentation, including session notes, progress reports, and family communication
Participate in IEP meetings to support families, administer social histories, and conduct school visits following placement letters
Rebecca School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.
Key Responsibilities
The School Social Worker provides counseling and family support services to students with neurodevelopmental delays. They act as a liaison between home and school while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams using DIRFloortime practices.
Requirements
A Master's degree in social work or a related mental health field is required. LMSW or LCSW certification in New York State is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Temporary School Social Worker at Rebecca School a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,344 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 32% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in social work | ranked against 6,344 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $57k–$88k | Social Work median $73k (middle half $67k–$82k)41 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$67k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in New York | 603 active | 6,357 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% remote · 32% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York social worker listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 6% offer loan repayment657 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,592 in the last 30 days | 1,395 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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