School Social Worker

School Social Worker )

Teach Iowa Green Hills Area Education Agency - Council Bluffs, Iowa. Open in Google Maps.

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Job : 5503349

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Green Hills AEA is recruiting for an anticipated School Social Worker for the  year. This position is a full time position for a 190 day contract.

Applicant must be eligible for Iowa licensing through the Board of Educational Examiners.

Green Hills AEA employs employees across the southwest region of the state, serving all public and non-public schools in our service area.

Starting salary will be between $55,924 - 86,358 and increased for each year of experience in an educational setting for all others, for a 190 day contract. Additional paid professional development days are available. We offer a competitive starting wage and excellent benefits, including IPERS. Green Hills pays 100% of employee single coverage for medical, dental and vision. We also offer family insurance at a great rate.

See our website for additional information about Green Hills AEA, www.ghaea.org.

The School Social Worker, in partnership with educators, families and communities, integrates consultative, coaching, and collaborative services within educational systems. School social workers enhance the educational programs of students by assisting in the identification and assessment of individuals’ educational needs including, but not limited to, social, emotional, behavioral and adaptive needs; provide intervention supports and services for individuals and groups of students and serve as a liaison among home, school and community.

Working within the agency's educational framework, the school social worker fosters positive learning environments, ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines, and enhances the overall success of learners B-21.

• Education
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  • Master’s degree in Social Work or School Social Work from an accredited program.
• Licensure
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  • Iowa Bureau of Educational Examiners B-21 School Social Worker Endorsement (Initial or Full Professional Service License), OR
  • Iowa Department of Public Health License:
    Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Iowa Bureau of Educational Examiners Statement of Professional Recognition.

• Consultation, Collaboration, and Coaching
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  • Act as a liaison among the agency, local schools, families, and community organizations to support learners’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development.
  • Collaborate, consult, and coach educators in Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS).
  • Provide consultation and coaching to general and special education teachers on instructional strategies and behavior management.
• Assessment and Intervention
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  • Facilitate the implementation of the Child Find and reevaluation processes, including evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services.
  • Assist in developing and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) aligned with state and federal requirements.
• Instructional Support
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  • Support teachers in adapting curriculum and instructional methods to meet the needs of learners with disabilities.
  • Model and coach evidence-based instructional strategies, including co-teaching and differentiated instruction.
  • Assist schools in using data to make informed decisions about instructional practices.
• Compliance and Documentation
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  • Ensure documentation and record-keeping are accurate and compliant with agency policies and legal requirements.
  • Support schools in meeting procedural compliance and resolving…