Local Contract Social Work - Master of Social Work

Cross Country Education is seeking a Social Work Master of Social Work for a local contract job in Howell, Michigan.

• Specialty:
  Master of Social Work
• Discipline:
  Social Work
• Start Date:
  
  08/19/2026
• Duration:
  40 weeks
• 21 hours per week
• Shift: 7 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Local Contract

Make a lasting difference in the lives of students preparing for life beyond the classroom! Cross Country Education is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker to support students in a special education transition program in the Howell, MI area for the 2026–2027 school year.

Position Overview:

• Provide social work services and individualized support to students participating in a transition program designed to promote success in employment, postsecondary education, and independent living.
• Conduct assessments, develop goals, and implement interventions that address students' social, emotional, behavioral, and transition-related needs.
• Collaborate with students, families, educators, community agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services and support successful transition outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation, participate in planning meetings, and ensure compliance with applicable special education and transition services requirements.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Valid Michigan Social Worker License
• Active Michigan DOE School Social Worker Certification
• Experience working with adolescents or young adults with disabilities, particularly in transition planning, special education, or related settings (Preferred)

Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education?

• Top Compensation:
  Earn $46.30 - $52.90 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a School Social Worker, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits:
  Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Enjoy a predictable school schedule with guaranteed 21 hours per week and paid sick leave.

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Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services.

Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.