School Social Worker Bilingual

TheraPeds•Redwood City, CA

19h•$60 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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