Local Contract Social Work - Social Worker

Cross Country Education is seeking a Social Work Social Worker for a local contract job in Sebring, Florida.

• Specialty:
  Social Worker
• Discipline:
  Social Work
• Start Date:
  
  08/03/2026
• Duration:
  42 weeks
• 37.5 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Local Contract

Passionate about student success and mental health? Cross Country Education is seeking a Certified or Licensed School Social Worker to provide the support a diverse K-12 student population needs to succeed this 2026
-2027 school year in beautiful Sebring, FL.

Position Overview:

• Participate actively in Child Study, Collaborative Problem Solving, and IEP committees to identify student needs, interpret social/developmental histories, and develop integrated intervention plans.
• Observe, interview, and assess students in school and home settings to deliver targeted remedial services and maintain an active community resource directory to connect families with vital support agencies.
• Formulate long- and short-range plans aligned with district, state, and federal requirements while meticulously maintaining comprehensive casework documentation, reports, and student records.
• Identify and address school-related behavioral, social, or emotional issues early on, creating a supportive environment that maximizes student engagement and academic success.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work/Social Welfare
  • Bachelor’s Degree acceptable only with a current School Social Worker Certification
• Active Florida School Social Worker Certification OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Credential
• Prior experience in a school-based or pediatric setting (Preferred)

Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education?

• Top Compensation:
  Earn $48.90 - $51.50 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 consistent 37.5-hour work week and a schedule that respects your time, including 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.