School Social Worker
Listed compensation
$60k-$80k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- School Social Worker | 2026–2027 School Year
- Plymouth, MN | Elementary Special Education – Setting III | Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
- Starting Salary: $60,000–$80,000 annually (based on experience)
Full-time Position Available
Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical insurance, 401(k) match, PTO aligned to the school calendar, licensure & continuing education reimbursement
Make a meaningful impact with a small, specialized caseload, a collaborative team, and the opportunity to help shape a growing program.
Hello School Social Workers! AnthroMed Education is a team of former educators and clinicians dedicated to connecting passionate professionals with school communities while providing the clinical support they deserve. We're hiring a School Social Worker in Plymouth, MN to support and help lead an elementary social-emotional program, starting ASAP for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year.
This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced School Social Worker who enjoys working closely with students who have significant social-emotional and behavioral needs. You'll work with a small, specialized caseload alongside an established team of educators and support professionals, with a dedicated space of your own and the opportunity to influence the growth of an expanding program.
- What Your Role Will Look Like
- Openings: 1 full-time School Social Worker position
- Schedule: 1.0 FTE, starting ASAP through the remainder of the school year
- Setting: Elementary school, specialized Setting III special education program
- Caseload: Small, specialized caseload of students with significant social-emotional and behavioral needs
Service Model: Combination of direct and indirect services, including individual and small-group support, classroom-based interventions, and consultation
Program Leadership: Help guide daily programming, maintain classroom structure, and support individualized behavioral and social-emotional interventions
Collaboration: Work alongside a licensed special education teacher, paraprofessionals, school administration, and related service providers
Additional Support: Dedicated room, established team structure, and a trauma-sensitive, restorative approach to student support
In this role, you'll help develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), participate in Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and IEP meetings, provide crisis prevention and de-escalation support, and collaborate with families and school staff to create a consistent, supportive learning environment.
Clinical Support Through AnthroMed
- We invest in our clinicians so they feel confident and supported in their roles. You’ll receive:
- Regular caseload support and mentorship from our Clinical Support Director
- Bi-weekly team meetings for collaboration, networking, and case support
- Access to a generous materials database plus an additional stipend
- 100% reimbursement for licensure fees and continuing education
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work
- Eligible for or holding a Minnesota PELSB School Social Worker license (Tier 3 or Tier 4), along with current licensure through the Minnesota Board of Social Work
- Strong collaboration skills and interest in school-based practice
- Experience supporting students with significant social-emotional and behavioral needs, including knowledge of trauma-informed care, restorative practices, and crisis intervention
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
Benefits
- 100% free health insurance*
- $2,000 relocation bonus when applicable
- 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting*
- Generous PTO including school breaks, snow days, and holidays
- 100% reimbursement for licensure dues and continuing education
- Annual therapy materials stipend*
- Mileage reimbursement
- W-2 employment with professional and general liability insurance coverage
- $2,000 referral bonus opportunities
- No non-compete clauses
- Clinician-specific CEUs and access to a robust clinical resource portal
- One-on-one caseload support and clinical guidance from experienced school-based professionals
- A collaborative, collegial culture where clinicians are trusted, respected, and genuinely supported
*For full-time employees (30+ hours)
Why AnthroMed
AnthroMed Education exists to support the people who show up for students every day. Our team is made up of former educators and clinicians who understand the realities of school-based work. We prioritize thoughtful placements, strong mentorship, and long-term support so you can focus on your students and your growth.
Equal Opportunity Employer
AnthroMed Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Key Responsibilities
The School Social Worker will provide direct and indirect support to students with significant social-emotional and behavioral needs within an elementary special education program. Responsibilities include developing Behavior Intervention Plans, participating in IEP meetings, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to foster a supportive learning environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 20% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $60k–$80k | Social Work median $77k (middle half $66k–$88k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$71k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Minnesota | 86 active | 6,498 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 60% remote · 20% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,510 in the last 30 days | 1,443 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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