Equity-Focused School Social Worker & Family Liaison

Framingham Public Schools; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Framingham Public Schools seeks a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor to support students at Dunning Elementary. The role focuses on addressing social and emotional barriers to learning through evidence-based interventions and close collaboration with families, teachers, and community partners.

The position emphasizes equity, confidentiality, and partnership within a diverse school community, including multilingual support and alignment with district objectives for student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field is required.
• Experience delivering clinical support to students and managing caseloads in a school setting preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to support social-emotional well-being.
• Serve on Crisis Team and participate in district-wide crisis planning as needed.
• Coordinate with families, school teams, and community agencies (e.g., DCF) to support students.
• Maintain confidential student records and fulfill special education responsibilities including IEP goals and progress monitoring.
• Advise teachers and families with strategies to address behavioral and emotional needs.

Skills

Clinical Intervention

Data-driven decisions

MTSS

Case Management

Crisis Management

Ethics & Confidentiality

Educational Technology

Clear Communication

Cultural Competence

Professionalism

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Tools

Google Workspace for Education

Data-tracking software

Job description

Framingham Public Schools seeks a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor to support students at Dunning Elementary. The role focuses on addressing social and emotional barriers to learning through evidence-based interventions and close collaboration with families, teachers, and community partners.

The position emphasizes equity, confidentiality, and partnership within a diverse school community, including multilingual support and alignment with district objectives for student success.