School Social Worker (Itinerant)

Program: Pupil Personnel Services

Description:

The School Social Worker will work to enhance students' educational progress. This person will provide counseling, instruction, consultation, collaboration, assessments and monitoring services for LIU and/or district designated students, their families and the staff who support them. The School Social Worker will help students benefit from their educational program. The services of the School Social Worker are delivered as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work
• Valid PA School Social Worker Educational Specialist Certificate, or work under an emergency permit and be willing to enroll in a PA Department of Education (PDE)-approved School Social Worker preparation program
• Current Pennsylvania Department of State issued license as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Three (3) years' experience in Social Work or related field, preferred

Terms: Full-time, 190 days (traditional school year schedule)

Salary Schedule: As of 7/1/2026 Bachelors minimum: $62,011.15, Master's degree up to 44 credits starting at $66,511.15 (higher placement available for master's degrees with 45+ credits), plus excellent benefits

The LIU offers an exceptional benefits package for eligible employees, designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
Medical insurance available for a nominal premium, plus free dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Life Insurance at No Cost:
All full-time professional staff receive a $45,000 life insurance policy at no cost.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Free, confidential support for employees and dependents, including three counseling sessions per person, per year.
• Income Protection:
Short-term and long-term disability coverage available.
• Retirement Benefits:
Participation in the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).
• Exclusive Access to the Lincoln Health and Wellness Center:
Available to employees and covered family members (age 2+).
No copays or deductibles for services provided at the center for those enrolled in the LIU medical plan.
Learn more: https://www.lincolnhwc.com/
• Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility:
LIU employment may qualify you for federal Student Loan Forgiveness Programs.
Details: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

• Attachment(s):
• 1503 School Social Worker.pdf