School Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60k-$80k

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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

Case management

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).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$60k–$80kSocial Work median $77k (middle half $66k–$88k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$71k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Minnesota86 active6,498 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 20% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,510 in the last 30 days1,443 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,365 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About AnthroMed Education (School Services)

Education Management
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% employer-paid medical insurance
401(k) match with immediate vesting
PTO aligned to school calendar
Licensure & continuing education reimbursement
$2,000 relocation bonus
Annual therapy materials stipend
Mileage reimbursement
W-2 employment with professional and general liability insurance

Living in Plymouth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$457k≈ 7.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,907/mo≈ 38% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.