Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 22m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Specialized Education Services as a School Social Worker – K-12 Special Education in Kenmore, Maryland, United States. Company Overview Shine on as a social worker. Specialized Education Services, Inc.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $65,000 annually.
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Fertility and Family Building
  • Paid Training
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Credentialing Support

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Specialized Education Services as a School Social Worker – K-12 Special Education.

Key Responsibilities

The social worker will provide individual and group counseling services while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student social-emotional needs. They are responsible for developing behavior intervention plans, conducting assessments, and maintaining student documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field along with professional licensure such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. At least 2 years of experience working with children or adolescents in a school or behavioral health setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP developmentCrisis managementDe-escalation techniquesSocial-emotional learningBehavior assessmentCase managementData analysisCollaborationClinical support

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 24% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 10 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
30%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

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About Specialized Education Services

Education Administration Programs
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
401(k) with Employer Match
Employee Assistance Program
Mental Health Support
Fertility and Family Building
Paid Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Credentialing Support