School Social Worker — 2026–27 School Year

Job overview

The School Social Worker — 2026–27 School Year role is onsite in Wilmington, DE. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. The role supports Freire Charter School Wilmington, an 8th–12th grade school whose mission is to prepare students from historically underserved communities for success in college and beyond. The social worker connects students with academic, college-readiness, and personal support to help them graduate prepared for what comes next. The role monitors student needs, coordinates support among students, families, teachers, and community resources, and provides brief counseling and crisis support.

What you'll do

• Monitor academic performance, behavior, attendance, and social-emotional well-being
• connect students with appropriate supports
• liaise with students, parents, and teachers
• provide brief individual or small-group counseling and crisis support
• guide students through college applications, financial aid, and College Board requirements
• coordinate referrals to outside agencies and community resources
• attend grade-level and student-support meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

school social worker

wilmington de

freire schools

2026–27 school year

student support

social-emotional well-being

college readiness

counseling

crisis support

delaware certification

school-based

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, and additional benefits.
• Delaware employees are enrolled in the state pension plan and may elect to participate in the state’s 403(b) retirement plan.

Why this role

Requires School Counseling or School Social Work Certification in Delaware. Experience with Naviance and College Board is strongly preferred.

About the employer

Freire Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.