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Appleton, Wisconsin

School Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43-$45/hr

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Job Description

Job Title

School Social Worker

Pay Range

$43-$45/hourly

Job Description

Pay $43-45/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 (36 paid hours per week)
  • Long-term substitute position ASAP-January with possibility to extend until May
  • 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

  • Pay ($43-45/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

Provide social work services to students in a school-based setting to support their academic and emotional success. Collaborate with school staff and professionals to implement effective interventions and support systems.

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
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

School social workCase managementStudent supportCollaborationCrisis interventionIndividualized education program supportDocumentationCommunication

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 24% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$89k–$94kSocial Work median $72k (middle half $57k–$89k)224 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$97k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Wisconsin107 active6,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% remote · 24% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin social worker listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus · 2% offer loan repayment114 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,524 in the last 30 days1,423 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Social Work pay trend+1.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 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.

Top Social Worker Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 14 employers
8
<$85k
3
$85k-100k
1
$101k
19
$115k-130k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
37%
CME allowance
19% this job
Loan repayment
7%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Portland, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance Health · San Jose, California

$117k-$134k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

$117k-$134k
#4

Social Worker - P/T

$75k-$126k
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,339 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Eleutheria

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Goodyear, Arizona
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

W-2 employment with liability insurance
Healthcare benefits
401(k) with company match
Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
Mileage reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Mentorship and ongoing support

Living in Appleton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Typical market rent
$1,185/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.