# School Social Worker

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/school-social-worker

A school social worker is based within a K-12 school or district, addressing students' emotional, behavioral, and social barriers to learning while collaborating with teachers and administrators. Responsibilities include contributing to Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students with disabilities, providing counseling and crisis intervention for students in distress, and family engagement to bridge home and school support, drawing on specialized knowledge of special education law and services. The role typically requires an MSW and state school social work certification.

Top skills: [Counseling](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/counseling), [Crisis Intervention](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/crisis-intervention)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Academic Counselor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/academic-counselor)
- Often leads to: [Social Services Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/social-services-manager)

## Similar roles

[Academic Counselor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/academic-counselor), [Case Worker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/case-worker), [Family Social Worker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/family-social-worker), [Family Therapist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/family-therapist), [Guidance Counselor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/guidance-counselor), [Mental Health Counselor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/mental-health-counselor), [School Psychologist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/school-psychologist), [Social Worker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/social-worker)

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