School Social Worker
Compensation
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Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced School Social Worker to support students within a dynamic school district in Harper Woods, Michigan. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your social work expertise while playing a vital role in the academic and emotional success of students.
In this role, you'll provide direct support to students facing psychological, emotional, or social challenges that may impact their ability to thrive in the school environment. If you're driven to help students overcome barriers and improve their overall well-being, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Identify and assess students with emotional, mental health, or social service needs
- Collaborate with educators, administrators, and families to develop and implement effective support plans
- Coordinate care services, provide referrals, and maintain communication among stakeholders
- Serve as an advocate for students while fostering a safe and inclusive school environment
- Maintain detailed records and documentation in accordance with school policies and ethical standards
Requirements
- Licensed Social Worker with a valid School Social Work Certification
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
- Minimum of 6 months of relevant experience within the last 5 years
Benefits
- Competitive pay package
- Continuing Education reimbursement
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 139 active listings.
In Michigan, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$83k (26 salary observations; 141 listings), vs ~$83k nationally (1,565 salary observations; 4,512 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 30% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Harper Woods
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $162k
- Typical market rent
- $1,417/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 100.3
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.