School Social Worker

Put your passion for supporting children into action and empower students to succeed! Join Cross Country Education as a School Social Worker in Reading, PA, and collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to help elementary students navigate behavioral, emotional, and social challenges throughout the 2026–2027 school year.

Position Overview

• Deliver counseling, social-emotional support, and behavioral interventions to elementary students in grades 3–5 with a range of behavioral, emotional, social, and mental health needs.
• Provide crisis support, behavior intervention, and case management services to promote student well-being and success.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education teams, families, and outside service providers to coordinate individualized student support.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and communicate student needs, progress, and support strategies with relevant team members.

Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or related qualifying field
• Valid Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Certification in School Social Work, School Counseling, or as a School-Based Licensed Professional Counselor
• Experience supporting elementary students in grades 3–5, particularly those with behavioral, emotional, social, and/or mental health needs; experience in a structured intervention program preferred

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $40.00 - $52.30 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Social Worker, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a predictable 22.5-hour school schedule, paid sick leave, and the potential for the position to grow into a full-time opportunity.

Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education: www.crosscountry.com/education 

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2