School Social Worker - Opportunity Academy at Alameda County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County’s most marginalized youth.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The School Social Worker facilitates and provides direct services to vulnerable student populations at ACOE Community and Court schools (expelled, pregnant and parenting, newcomers, foster, homeless, truant, and justice-involved youth) that are rooted in healing and cultural responsiveness; advocates for and assists in developing home, school and community connections that ensure access and coordination of resources that lead to improved conditions for educational success. The School Social Worker will primarily support the students at Quest Academy who have been referred by social service agencies/community-based organizations, expelled from their home school district or are referred by Probation. This job reports to the Assigned Administrator. PLEASE READ JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS OF THE POSITION
Requirements / Qualifications
Education & Experience: • Valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work or School Counseling (required) • Valid California LCSW, LMFT or license eligible (preferred) • Master’s degree in social work, welfare, psychology or counseling (required) • Minimum of five (5) years of related experience supporting students, parents, and staff, individually and in groups at a county or district office and/or nonprofit organization. • A minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in a position performing pupil personnel services and/or related functions in a school setting (such as School Counselor, Social Worker, or related occupation) (preferred) • Bilingual in English/Spanish (preferred) • Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record (required) Read Job Description for a complete list of job requirements and experience required
Required Documents: A cover letter addressing specific competencies for the position. A resume with detailed employment background and education. You must complete the EDJOIN application form. Complete the application by entering data in the format described. One reference must be from a past or present supervisor. Proper punctuation and standard capitalization (Jill Smith, 10 Main Street, Hayward, CA) must be used.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education & Experience: • Valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work or School Counseling (required) • Valid California LCSW, LMFT or license eligible (preferred) • Master’s degree in social work, welfare, psychology or counseling (required) • Minimum of five (5) years of related experience supporting students, parents, and staff, individually and in groups at a county or district office and/or nonprofit organization. • A minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in a position performing pupil personnel services and/or related functions in a school setting (such as School Counselor, Social Worker, or related occupation) (preferred) • Bilingual in English/Spanish (preferred) • Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record (required) Read Job Description for a complete list of job requirements and experience required
Required Documents: A cover letter addressing specific competencies for the position. A resume with detailed employment background and education. You must complete the EDJOIN application form. Complete the application by entering data in the format described. One reference must be from a past or present supervisor. Proper punctuation and standard capitalization (Jill Smith, 10 Main Street, Hayward, CA) must be used.
Comments and Other Information
• ACOE prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigrant status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change.
To be considered for this position, applicants MUST attach ONLY the required documents and complete the EDJOIN application.
Comments and Other Information
• ACOE prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigrant status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change.
To be considered for this position, applicants MUST attach ONLY the required documents and complete the EDJOIN application.
Application Deadline
7/31/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/17/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$127,273.77 - $157,549.43 Annually
$127,273.77 - $157,549.43 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$127,273.77 Starting Salary (7-Steps/MGMT to $157,549.43) In addition to salary: Monthly Master Degree Stipend $1,500/annual | Doctoral Degree Stipend $2,500/annual, if eligible may receive both
Length of Work Year
221 work days
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
Range 130
# Positions available by FTE
1.0 FTE
Medical Benefits:
Additional $1000.00 per month towards Medical, Dental or Vision or a $500 per month cash-in-lieu option