School Social Worker

Arlington Public Schools (MA); Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Arlington Public Schools as a School Social Worker, where you will support elementary students' social, emotional, and behavioral health. This role includes providing therapy, staff consultation, and crisis intervention within a collaborative educational environment. Ideal candidates possess a Master's degree and relevant certifications, ready to contribute to an inclusive and welcoming community.

Benefits

New teacher induction program

Mentoring throughout the school year

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Experience with elementary school students in therapeutic settings.
• Licensed in Massachusetts as a social worker or mental health counselor.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy to students.
• Consult with staff on social/emotional curricula.
• Conduct clinical crisis intervention and case management.

Skills

Culturally responsive pedagogy

Data collection and reporting

Therapeutic interventions

Education

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

LICSW, LCSW, or LMHC in Massachusetts

School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor License

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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

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

Additional Skills

• Experience with data collection and reporting
• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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