2026-27 School Social Worker

Breakthrough Public Schools Home Office • Cleveland, OH

8h

About The Position

Breakthrough Public Schools is a high-performing charter network serving scholars across five campuses in Cleveland. We operate as a unified system grounded in a shared academic vision and the Arc of the Year — our framework for adult development and instructional excellence. Within that Unified Model, Breakthrough maintains a clear and structured approach to school social work — ensuring that students receive developmentally appropriate mental health supports that remove barriers to learning and strengthen access to academic success. The School Social Worker (SSW) plays a critical role in ensuring students have the social-emotional and mental health supports necessary to fully access instruction. The School Social Worker reports to the Principal and works in close partnership with the school culture team. Scope of Work: Mental Health Practitioner & Student Support Specialist The School Social Worker implements Breakthrough’s model for school social work to ensure students receive appropriate, timely, and effective mental health supports. This role exists to: Remove barriers to learning Strengthen students’ social-emotional regulation Provide structured mental health interventions Support safe, productive classroom environments Ensure students have access to additional supports when needed The School Social Worker works closely with the culture team, teachers, families, and external partners to ensure coordinated student support.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field (required)
• Licensed through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (LSW or LISW required)
• Must obtain Pupil Services Registration through the State Board of Education
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based mental health practices (CBT, DBT, etc.)
• Ability to use data to drive intervention decisions
• Strong communication skills with students, families, and staff
• Highly organized and able to manage documentation requirements
• Receptive to feedback and committed to professional growth

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of counseling experience preferred (urban setting strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

• Implementation of the Breakthrough School Social Work Model
• Student Support & Access to Learning
• Collaboration with Culture & Instructional Staff
• Family & Community Partnership
• Data & Professional Practice

Benefits

• Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience.
• Breakthrough Schools offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision, life and disability coverage.
• Employees also participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS).
• Breakthrough Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time