Social Worker- Elementary (2026-2027 School Year)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker- Elementary (2026-2027 School Year) at Wichita Public Schools a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Social Work position at Wichita Public Schools 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.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Wichita, Kansas.

Key skills and qualifications: Group Counseling, Individual Counseling, Special Education Evaluation, Child Study Team, Social Histories, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, Case Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: School social workers provide direct services, including counseling, to students and families to address social-emotional-environmental issues interfering with academic learning. They participate in special education processes, collaborate with teams, and act as a liaison between school, home, and c...