Social Worker (2025-2026 School Year)

Job Description

Job DescriptionSchool Social Worker (FMLA Coverage)Location: Apple Tree Institute – Washington, DC
Grade Levels: Early Childhood (Pre-K)
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week | Onsite
Contract Duration: FMLA Coverage through December 2025
Anticipated Start Date: Mid-August 2025
Salary Range: $65,000 – $80,000
About the Role:AnthroMed Education is seeking a dedicated and experienced School Social Worker to join Apple Tree Institute’s dynamic Early Childhood team for a full-time FMLA coverage role through the end of December 2025. Apple Tree is a highly collaborative and mission-driven organization focused on equitable early learning. This role provides the opportunity to serve young learners and their families in a proactive, team-based environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct services to students with social-emotional or behavioral goals
• Conduct classroom push-in support, behavioral consultations, and assist with crisis response
• Conduct and support development of FBAs, BIPs, and IEPs
• Collaborate regularly with a multidisciplinary team of educators and specialists
• Respond to evaluation and consultation requests from teachers, parents, and other team members
• Support staff and families in implementing strategies that promote positive behavior and engagement
• Contribute to professional development activities offered internally

Caseload & Environment:

• Caseload numbers are TBD and may include students across multiple classrooms
• Team includes 9 social workers across 12 schools, ensuring a highly collaborative setting
• LCSW supervision is available on-site
• School-based office space is available
• Work is focused on proactive behavioral support and early intervention

Qualifications:

• DC DOH Social Work License (LICSW or LGSW required)
• Strong experience with special education, IEPs, behavioral interventions, and early childhood preferred
• Experience conducting FBAs, writing and implementing BIPs, and supporting classroom behavior
• Strong communication, collaboration, and consultation skills
• Candidates without school-based or IEP-related experience will not be considered
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Why AnthroMed?

• AnthroMed Team Members who work 30+ hours per week are eligible for the full-time employee benefits offered by AnthroMed
• Benefits begin the first of the month after start date. Benefits offered include:
• United HealthCare PPO with a $0 Payroll Deduction
• Dental Insurance (PPO or HMO) and Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and pre-tax parking & transit)
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to first 3% employee contribution on day one!
• 100% Employer sponsored Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional supplemental coverages include:
• Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident Protection
• Material Stipend: Receive a yearly stipend for materials
• Full Reimbursement: Get 100% reimbursement for all Licensure dues
• Free CEU’s and guest speaker series access
• Personalized Support: Receive 1:1 guidance from a Clinical Director
• Weekly paid salary (paid over 52 weeks!) includes benefits, paid time off, pay during all school holidays including Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break
• Most importantly, we are dedicated to your success and you will find that we are always responsive, engaged, and always available to connect.
• Our website: www.AnthroMed.education

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