No salary listed — similar Social Worker roles pay ~$73k (median of 308 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 5,645 active roles in this specialty
1273 School Social Worker
About the Role
School social worker in NW Iowa. Dual role: special education and direct services. Serve students B-21. Make a difference in education.
Join Northwest Area Education Agency as a 1273 School Social Worker in Cherokee, Iowa.
Requirements
- Board of Educational Examiners (BoEE) School Social Work Endorsement.
- For internal candidates, if you are interested in these positions, contact Jerome Schaefer.
Benefits & Compensation
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Northwest Area Education Agency in Cherokee, Iowa.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves providing special education and direct social work services to students, including identification and assessment of social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The worker serves as a critical liaison between home, school, and community providers to foster positive learning environments.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or School Social Work. Required licensure includes an Iowa B-21 School Social Worker Endorsement or an LISW/LMSW license with a Statement of Professional Recognition.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 1273 School Social Worker at Northwest Area Education Agency 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 5,645 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Social Worker Career Context
In Iowa, Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$105k across 44 listings, vs ~$84k nationally (7,408 listings).
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — Iowa ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.
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