School Social Worker

Arlington High School; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools seeks a full-time Social Worker to support the social and emotional well-being of students at Peirce/Dallin Elementary School. The role involves individual and group therapy, collaboration with staff and parents, and is part of a commitment to culturally responsive practices. Qualified candidates should hold relevant degrees and licensure in Massachusetts, along with experience in school settings.

Benefits

Comprehensive new teacher induction program

Mentoring throughout the school year

Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary school students, supporting social emotional and behavioral health.
• Experience working in therapeutic and/or school settings.
• Experience with culturally responsive pedagogy and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy with special education and general education students.
• Engage with parents/caregivers for outreach and support.
• Consult with staff on social/emotional interventions and trauma-informed practices.

Skills

Culturally responsive pedagogy

Behavioral and clinical crisis intervention

Experience with data collection and reporting

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or licensed Mental Health Clinician

School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor License

LICSW, LCSW, LMHC in Massachusetts

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.

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POSITION: Peirce / Dallin Elementary School Social Worker

This position will focus on supporting the social, emotional, and mental health and well-being of all students, including those in special education, with an emphasis on implementing and advocating for culturally responsive and culturally and linguistically sustaining practices that recognize and honor students' diverse identities, experiences, and communication styles.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other licensed Mental Health Clinician
• 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 therapeutic and/or school settings
• Experience with culturally responsive pedagogy and practices

REPORTS TO: School Principals and the Director of SEL & Counseling

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individual and group therapy with special education and general education students
• Consult with staff, including coaching and professional development on social/emotional interventions and trauma-informed practices that are culturally and linguistically affirming and relevant
• Act as a liaison with the METCO program for the social work team; this includes meeting with the METCO director quarterly, sharing program updates and reflections with social work colleagues/supervisors, and bringing social work team input/feedback to the METCO director as needed
• Engage with parents/caregivers for outreach and support
• Provide behavioral and clinical crisis intervention, including assessment and facilitation of hospitalizations when necessary
• Participate in student IEP/Team Meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Principal, Director of SEL & Counseling
• Manage case responsibilities with collateral contacts and partner with local and state agencies, ensuring cultural and linguistic needs are considered in care coordination

Additional Skills:

• Experience with data collection and reporting
• Support for improved academic achievement for students

Full time, 183-day, School Year Position

Salary and Benefits are aligned with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Arlington School Committee and the Arlington Education Association.

The Salary Schedule is available on our website. Salary placement depends on Education and Experience.

Arlington offers a comprehensive new teacher induction program with mentoring throughout the school year. The first official workday for the 2025-2026 school year is August 27, 2025. New staff are required to attend several orientation and training days during the last two weeks of August.

The Arlington Public Schools are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects diverse perspectives, values, and experiences. We encourage applicants who are aware of societal bias and prejudice, creative, open to new approaches, reflective about their practices, eager to collaborate, and committed to engaging with families and contributing their talents to our community.