School Social Worker Career Pathway
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Building Stronger Communities: Your Path to a Fulfilling Career as a School Social Worker
School Social Workers are an integral link between school, home, and community in helping students achieve academic success. They work directly with school administrations as well as students and families, providing leadership in forming school discipline policies, mental health intervention, crisis management, and support services.
As part of an interdisciplinary team to help students succeed, school social workers also facilitate community involvement in the schools while advocating for student success.
Individuals interested in pursuing a career in school social work
can access various Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) programs in the form of scholarship and stipend opportunities to assist with the cost related to pursuing a career in school social work.
SCCOE offers two grant-funded pathways to support you becoming a school social worker:
