Job Description

School Social Worker – School-Based

Redwood City, CA | Full-Time | 2026–2027 School Year | On-Site | Bi-Lingual

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide School Social Worker (SW) services to students nationwide. As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality School Social Worker (SW) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker to join our team for a full-time, school-based opportunity in Redwood City, CA for the 2026–2027 school year.

If you're passionate about supporting students' social-emotional well-being, removing barriers to learning, and collaborating with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams, this could be a great fit. You'll work directly with students and school teams to provide social-emotional support, behavioral intervention, crisis support, and services aligned with students' educational and Individualized Education Program (IEP) needs.

Position Details

• Full-time: Approximately 38-40 hours per week
• Bi-Lingual Spanish Speaking
• LMFT/LCSW
• School year: 2026–2027, August through June
• Location: Redwood City, CA
• Setting: On-site, in-person
• Pay: $60–$80+/hour, based on qualifications, certification, experience, and employment arrangement
• Weekly compensation: Approximately $3,700+/week, based on a 40-hour workweek
• Guaranteed hours, including designated planning, collaboration, and administrative time as applicable
• Support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners

What You'll Do

As a school-based Social Worker, you'll help students address social, emotional, behavioral, family, and environmental factors that may affect their ability to access and participate successfully in their education.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing individual and small-group social-emotional and behavioral support
• Conducting student assessments and contributing to evaluations, eligibility determinations, and educational planning within the Social Work scope of practice
• Developing and implementing interventions to address students' social, emotional, behavioral, and functional needs
• Providing services and interventions outlined in students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Monitoring student progress, maintaining appropriate data, and completing required documentation
• Participating in IEP, multidisciplinary, problem-solving, and student-support team meetings
• Supporting the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and other student supports, as appropriate
• Providing crisis intervention, risk assessment, and appropriate referrals in accordance with district procedures
• Collaborating with teachers, special education staff, school psychologists, counselors, therapists, administrators, and other school professionals
• Partnering with families to address barriers to student participation, attendance, behavior, and academic success
• Connecting students and families with appropriate school, community, and social-service resources
• Supporting positive relationships between students, families, schools, and community resources
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and confidential student records
• Following applicable federal and state requirements, professional standards, district policies, and procedures

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited social work program
• Current or eligible for appropriate California Social Work licensure (LMSW/LCSW or other applicable credential based on the position)
• Completion of required supervised practicum/fieldwork as part of an accredited social work program
• Experience working with children or school-aged students preferred
• School-based or pediatric Social Work experience preferred
• 2+ years of professional experience preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of IEPs, IDEA, special education processes, and behavior intervention planning
• Understanding of child and adolescent development and social-emotional and behavioral needs
• Ability to provide individual and group interventions appropriate to the educational environment
• Knowledge of community resources and the ability to connect students and families with appropriate supports
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Proficient in the use of technology for documentation, communication, and educational purposes
• Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to exercise a high level of tact, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment in internal and external communications

Physical Requirements

School-based Social Work may involve supporting students throughout a variety of educational environments and activities. The Social Worker must be able to safely participate with students as appropriate to the assigned position.

Physical responsibilities may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and engaging with students in classrooms and other school environments.

All responsibilities will be performed in accordance with assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits and compensation are based on employment classification and eligibility.

W-2 employees may be eligible for:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Guaranteed hours
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community

1099 independent contractor opportunities may include:

• Competitive contract rates
• Benefit Resources
• Flexibility associated with independent contractor status
• Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners
• Guaranteed hours
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community

Specific compensation, benefits, and terms will be outlined in the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.

Why TheraPeds Partners?

At TheraPeds Partners, we believe school-based professionals do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and connected to the teams they serve.

As a therapist-owned organization, we understand the realities of working in school-based practice. Our goal is to create strong partnerships between professionals and schools while providing the clinical and administrative support needed for both students and providers to succeed.

If you're a School Social Worker looking for a full-time school-based position in Redwood City, CA, we'd love to connect with you.