About this role
State College Area School District is looking for a Long-Term Substitute Social Worker. This temporary position is expected to begin in April 2027 and tentatively end at the end of the 2026-2027 school year.
The social worker will be responsible for supporting students and advocating for their emotional, mental, and physical well-being. In addition, this position will work closely with the District's Home School Visitor in supporting and upholding the Compulsory Attendance Laws for high school-age students. Duties include counseling students, connecting at-risk youth with helpful resources, conducting home visits to provide additional support, collaborating with school teams on School Attendance Improvement Plans (SAIP), and attending court when attendance offenses are filed.
If you have a desire to engage with the community and grow with our positive learning environment while striving for academic success, then please submit your application materials online, including your cover letter.
Master's in Social Work required. A Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker is preferred. Home School Visitor Certification (or actively seeking) preferred. Other similar certifications will be considered.
The State College Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.