Virtual School Social Worker
About the job
- An active Clinical Social Worker license (LCSW).
- A valid Georgia state certification or license for K-12 School Social Work (GA SSW).
- At least one year of full-time, on-site school social work experience; internships do not count.
- Demonstrated proficiency in all National School Social Work Practice Model domains.
- Expertise in Multi-Tiered System of Supports frameworks, counseling, and psycho-educational evaluations.
- Strong communication skills for engaging with diverse student populations, families, and school staff.
- Access to a private, secure workspace, reliable computer, webcam, and high-speed internet connection.
- Full-time availability for 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours per week) aligned with standard Georgia school hours (Eastern Time), starting November 2, 2026.
- Completion of Parallel onboarding before the assignment start date.
- Provide direct and indirect social work services to elementary, middle, and high school students and their families, focusing primarily on Tier 2 and Tier 3 counseling for mild/moderate and at-risk populations.
- Collaborate with school or Individualized Education Program teams to develop tailored treatment plans and Individualized Education Programs that include measurable social work goals.
- Provide staff with insights into cultural, familial, and societal factors influencing student behavior, academic performance, and well-being.
- Design positive behavioral strategies, track progress using Panorama, and perform comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations as caseload needs expand.
- Provide parents with support and guidance to facilitate successful school adjustment, and train educational staff on behavior management techniques and direct support as needed.
- Experience conducting telehealth services through virtual meeting platforms.
- Experience using Panorama for data collection, progress monitoring, and survey tracking.
- Previous experience providing remote social work services.
- Fluency in additional languages.
About the company
ParallelLearning.com builds an ecosystem that lets schools access live, online related services and assessments for students with special needs through a network of expert providers. Its proprietary technology centralizes onboarding, scheduling, reporting, and health supports, while offering clinical oversight and curricula, all without monthly minimums or student activation fees. Its differentiators include the no-minimum model, a large vetted provider network, and an integrated platform that streamlines admissions, workflows, and data reporting. Its goal is to help school districts grow and manage special education programs more efficiently, improving access and outcomes for students.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$48.9M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2020
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Parallel served 10,000 students across 25 states by 2025-12, expanding market reach.
- The company claimed 98% IEP goal attainment in 2024-2025, strengthening sales credibility.
- Valspring Capital and Rethink Impact backed a $20 million Series B on 2025-12-15.
What critics are saying
- Parallel depends on district renewals, so budget cuts hit revenue during 2026 contract cycles.
- Trustpilot complaints about canceled direct-to-client support damage brand trust and referral conversion.
- Special-education competitors and district in-sourcing can commoditize virtual therapy and crush margins.
What makes Parallel unique
- Parallel’s Pathway platform bundles assessments, therapy, progress tracking, and compliance in one system.
- Parallel pairs licensed providers with district teams, reducing special-education staffing bottlenecks.
- Parallel’s 2025-12 Series B funded national scaling behind a vertically integrated care model.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Professional Development Budget