School Social Worker (Elementary)

Social Worker 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

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

Behavioral supportEmotional supportClassroom collaborationBIP implementationFBA implementationCrisis interventionStudent advocacyCommunity resource coordinationCommunication skillsCase management

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).

Top Social Worker Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 21 employers

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8
$80k-100k
3
$100k-120k
8
$120k-140k
1
$141k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
32%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Social Work listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,110 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Wayne

Rent affordability

25% of gross pay

Market rent compared with this listing’s advertised pay.

Purchasing power

$57,329–$74,777/yr

At national-average prices · Before taxes

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$184k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,206/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use the advertised annual pay range’s lower bound, before taxes. Regional prices are not a personal budget.

Peer group: social worker · social work · Full-time · hours not stated · Pay composition not stated. National listings with usable annual USD pay and local data, posted within 180 days of the 2026-09-22 snapshot. Rankings use lower pay bounds; higher percentiles mean more favorable comparisons. Only the same rent observation month is compared.

Ratings need at least 30 other listings, five employers and three locations; no employer may contribute over 35%. Strong: top quarter; Typical: middle half; Weaker: bottom quarter. Missing ratings mean insufficient comparable data, not a poor offer. These are offer comparisons, not city grades.

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51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

United HealthCare PPO with $0 payroll deduction
Dental (PPO or HMO)
Vision Insurance
401(k) with 100% employer match up to 3%
Short-Term Disability
Basic Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave