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Appleton, Wisconsin

School Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45/hr

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Job Description

Job Title

School Social Worker

Pay Range

$45/hour

Job Description

Pay $45/hour | Appleton, WI | School Social Worker | Full-Time | 2026-2027 School Year

Position Details

  • School Social Worker Position
  • Role for the 2026-2027 school year
  • In-person, full-time role (35 paid hours per week)
  • Will be covering multiple locations
  • Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) School Social Worker license REQUIRED

About the Role

Hello Social Workers! Come work with a woman and therapist run company doing what you love! Ampersand Therapy is hiring Social Worker for the 2026-2027 school year in the Appleton, WI area. We’re seeking passionate and collaborative professionals who are excited to make a meaningful impact in the school-based setting.

Why Join Us

  • Competitive pay ($45/hour)
  • W-2 employment with liability insurance included
  • Healthcare benefits* + 401(k) with company match
  • Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
  • Mileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses
  • Mentorship and ongoing support from school-based professionals

What We're Looking For

  • Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) School Social Worker license REQUIRED
  • Previous experience working in the classroom setting is preferred

About Ampersand Therapy

Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued.

*Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.

Key Responsibilities

The School Social Worker will provide support and services to students across multiple school locations in the Appleton, WI area. They will collaborate with school-based professionals to ensure a meaningful impact on the student population.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) School Social Worker license. Previous experience working in a classroom setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

School Social WorkCase ManagementStudent SupportCollaborationCrisis InterventionIndividualized Education ProgramDocumentationAdvocacy

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 38% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Social Worker Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 12 employers

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<$95k
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$95k-110k
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$110k-125k
7
$125k-140k
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$141k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
69%
CME allowance
22% this job
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,403 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Appleton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$293k
Typical market rent
$1,215/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.4
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Appleton, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Healthcare benefits
401(k) with company match
Liability insurance included
Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
Mileage reimbursement between sites
Referral bonuses
Mentorship and ongoing support