School Social Worker (Elementary)
Listed compensation
$58K–$75K /yr
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Job Description
- School Social Worker (Elementary)
- Location: Wayne, MI
- Caseload: Elementary students, see more details below
- Start/End Date: 26-27 School Year
About the Opportunity
AnthroMed Education is looking for a dedicated School Social Worker to join our team in Wayne, MI. This is a full-time position for the 2026-2027 school year. As a School Social Worker with AnthroMed, you’ll join a dynamic, collaborative team that values student success, personal growth, and professional development. We offer unmatched clinical support, ongoing training, and a network of peers who are passionate about making a difference.
Caseload and Environment
Targeted Caseload: Elementary-aged students across one building.
Focus: Supporting students across a variety of needs/programs - including general education and self-contained classrooms.
Dedicated Space: You will have a private, dedicated office space in each building to conduct sessions and meetings.
Responsibilities
Provide direct and indirect social work services to students in need of emotional, behavioral, and social support.
- Push in to classrooms to provide therapy while supporting and collaborating with teachers.
- Work together with the multidisciplinary team to prioritize student success and safety.
- Conduct IEP evaluations and contribute to the development of meaningful student goals.
- Facilitate small group and individual sessions.
- Lead and support the implementation of BIPs and FBAs.
- Participate in IEP and 504 Plan meetings to advocate for student needs.
- Support students and families in accessing community resources.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
- Michigan School Social Work Certification (Required)
- Experience working with school-aged children is preferred.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $57,500 - $75,000 salary based on experience and qualifications (paid weekly)
AnthroMed Employee Benefits (For 30+ Hours/week)
- United HealthCare PPO with a $0 payroll deduction
- Dental (PPO or HMO) and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 100% employer match (up to 3%, starting on Day 1)
- Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance (100% employer-sponsored)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for resources and support
- Paid Parental Leave to support work-life balance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit
- Optional supplemental coverages: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident Protection
Ready to Apply?
We’d love to connect with you! Reach out to learn more about this opportunity and how AnthroMed Education supports school-based social workers in making a difference for children and families.
AnthroMed Education Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
AnthroMed LLC will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Social Worker (Elementary) at AnthroMed Education (School Services) a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Social Work — ranked against 6,110 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.
Social Worker Career Context
AnthroMed Education (School Services) ranks #9 of 13 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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