Social Worker

DISTRICT; Pelham (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sick and vacation leave

District-paid health plan (2 plans)

Dental coverage

STD/LTD/Life/AD&D

403b plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Pelham School District is seeking a PK–12 School Social Worker to support students’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs district-wide. This role connects school, home, and community resources to promote well-being.

Responsibilities include MTSS-based assessments, intervention planning, and collaboration with general and special education teams, while maintaining confidential records per regulations.

Qualifications

• MSW required with NH certification or eligibility as a School Social Worker.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) preferred.
• Experience with children/adolescents in educational or clinical settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and case management services to students and families to remove barriers to learning.
• Engage in MTSS, develop intervention plans, support IEPs and 504 plans.
• Offer social-emotional learning support, counseling, crisis intervention, and coordinate with families and community resources.

Skills

MTSS

Trauma-informed practices

Crisis intervention

Special education processes

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

MSW

NH certification or eligibility as a School Social Worker

LicSW preferred

Job description

Social Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5890577
Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Join our team as a Social Worker!

Home to more than 1,600 students, the Pelham School District is composed of Pelham Elementary School, Pelham Memorial School, and Pelham High School. In Pelham we provide a supportive learning environment as well as a wide variety of extracurricular clubs, activities, and sports. Our students, teams, and schools are all #pelhamproud! Supported by administrative and professional teams, successful candidates will help us reach our goals: to help all students know they belong, improve students’ academic performance, and make Pelham one of the best places to work through an excellent workplace culture.

Essential Responsibilities

The Pelham School District is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and student-focused PK–12 School Social Worker to support students’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs across the district. This role is dedicated to promoting the developmental, social, and emotional well-being of students from PK through grade 12 while serving as an essential link between school, home, and community resources.

• The District Social Worker will provide clinical and case management services to students and families to help remove barriers to learning. Responsibilities include identifying students’ social-emotional needs, engaging in the MTSS process, developing and implementing intervention plans, and supporting the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans within the school setting.
• The position also includes providing direct student support through social-emotional learning (SEL), short-term individual and small-group counseling for students experiencing behavioral challenges or trauma, and crisis intervention services, including de-escalation and safety assessments. In addition, the District Social Worker will foster strong family and community partnerships by connecting families with outside resources such as housing assistance, food support, and specialized mental health providers.
• The successful candidate will collaborate closely with general and special education teams and administrators to support student success. The role also requires maintaining accurate and confidential records in accordance with district, state, and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)
• New Hampshire certification or eligibility as a School Social Worker
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) preferred
• Experience working with children and adolescents in educational or clinical settings preferred
• Knowledge of MTSS, trauma-informed practices, special education processes, and crisis intervention
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

What We Offer

Our full-time team members are offered a comprehensive employment package that includes competitive pay, sick and vacation leave, 2 health plans including a 100% District paid plan, dental coverage, STD/LTD/Life/AD&D coverage, 403b plan, paid holidays and more.

Selection Process

Our interview process is designed for you to learn about our District and why Pelham is a great place to work. Our selection process includes an in-person interview with the Director of Student Services and other stakeholders.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Other Professional > Other Certified Professional

Other Professional > Other Classified Professional

Student Services > Social Worker

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Toni Barkdoll , Director of Human Resources
• 59A Marsh Rd
• Pelham, New Hampshire 03086
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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