Ocean State Academy- Full-Time Social Worker

Ocean State Academy Schools; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean State Academy Schools in Cranston, RI is hiring a full-time School Social Worker to support students with behavioral and emotional disorders and to collaborate with families and school staff. The role involves IEP participation and liaison with community resources.

Required is RIDE School Social Worker Certification; a Master’s degree is preferred, and citizenship, residency or work visa is required. The position emphasizes ethical practice and clinical record keeping.

Qualifications

• RIDE School Social Worker Certification is required or preferred.
• Master degree in social work or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with behavioral and emotional disorders.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and school districts to problem-solve interventions.
• Participate in development of individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Serve as liaison between the school and community resources.
• Maintain clinical records.
• Perform crisis intervention as needed.
• Report to the Principal and collaborate with the Dean of Students to uphold academic excellence.
• Act ethically and with integrity with the student population.

Education

RIDE School Social Worker Certification

Master degree preferred

Job description

Ocean State Academy- Full-Time Social Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5902891

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Ocean State Academy is a fast-growing non-public special education school dedicated to meeting the needs of a diverse student body from communities throughout Rhode Island. We are looking to add qualified educators. As an energetic and growing school, we are eager to add enthusiastic people committed to making a positive impact on youth and our local community to grow with us.

• Providing support to students with behavioral and emotional disorders
• Consults with parents, teachers, and school districts to problem solve effective interventions
• Participates in the development of individualized education programming
• Serves as liaison between the school and community resources
• Maintains clinical record keeping
• Performs crisis intervention as needed
• Report to the school Principal and works closely with the Dean of Students in supporting the philosophy of the program and maintaining a climate of academic excellence
• Acts ethically and with integrity while working with the student population

For more information on OSA please visit our website at https://oceanstateacademy.com

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > General Special Education

Student Services > Social Worker

Job Requirements

• RIDE School Social Worker Certification
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Robert Picard
• 1301 Elmwood Ave
• Cranston, Rhode Island 02910
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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