School Social Worker Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

School Social Worker
Arlington Public Schools
Hardy Elementary School – Arlington, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Arlington School District
Job Details

Job ID:

5218889

Application Deadline:

Jun 20, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 27, 2025
Job Description
The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.

POSITION

School Social Worker
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other Mental Health Field

LICSW, LCSW, LMHC

in Massachusetts
School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor License
Experience working with elementary school students, supporting social emotional and behavioral health
Experience working in a therapeutic and/or school setting
Experience with culturally responsive pedagogy and practices

REPORTS TO

School Principal and Director of SEL & Counseling

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Individual and group therapy with identified students
2. Consultation with staff including coaching and professional development on social/emotional curricula
3. Parent trainings and outreach
4. Clinical crisis intervention, including assessment and facilitation of hospitalizations when necessary
5. Case Management
6. Participation in student IEP/Team Meetings
7. Other duties as assigned by the School Principal and Special Education Coordinator

Additional Skills:

1. Experience with data collection and reporting
2. Ability to support improved academic achievement for targeted students
Full time, 183-day, School Year Position
Salary and Benefits are consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Arlington School Committee and the Arlington Education Association. The Salary Schedule is on our website. Salary placement is based on Education and Experience. Arlington has a well-established new teacher induction program with mentoring throughout the school year. The first official work day in the 2025-2026 school year will be August 27, 2025. However, new staff are required to attend several days of orientation and training during the last two weeks of August. The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.

Position Type:

Full-Time