Summer District Social Worker

Young World Physical Education; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 81,244 - 97,315; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Summer District Social Worker for the period from July 1 to July 31, 2026. This role involves supporting students in developing social and emotional skills and collaborating with educators and families. The ideal candidate will have a DESE School Social Worker License and experience in providing social emotional learning support. This position is in-person, requires experience working with diverse student backgrounds, and offers a contract amount not to exceed $8000.00.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively with educators and families.
• Experience in maintaining documentation and records.

Responsibilities

• Support educators in integrating SEL into the school day.
• Provide counseling for students needing support.
• Communicate with families about student needs.

Skills

Commitment to equity

Relationship building with diverse students

Social emotional skill development

Education

DESE School Social Worker License

Clinical Licensure (LMHC, LCSW, LICSW)

Job description

Description of Service Opportunity

CPS Summer Academic programs are designed to provide additional learning time to students working below grade level in order to build a positive identity as learners and prevent loss of skills during the summer months.

The 2025 Summer District Social Worker, under the supervision of the Director of Social Emotional Learning, will support Summer Academic program staff in the delivery of social emotional learning through modeling, coaching, consultation, and facilitation of activities that support social and emotional skill development. Additionally, the social worker will provide targeted support to students identified in need of social, emotional, and/or mental health services.

During the program dates, July 7th - August 1st, the Social Worker will work 9:00 - 3:00, 6 hours each day, and up to an additional 5 hours per week for additional student need and family outreach. The Social Worker will also attend mandatory program orientation and set up prior to the beginning of the Summer Learning Camp, June 30-July 2.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to educators in the integration of SEL within the school day through modeling, coaching, consultation, and/or technical support.
• Provide targeted support to students identified in need of social, emotional, behavioral, and/or mental health support through individual and/or group counseling.
• Provide assessment for student safety and crisis intervention support as needed.
• Communicate and collaborate with families and caregivers to support the social, emotional, behavioral, and/or mental health needs of students in the program.
• Collaborate with educators, principal, and other summer staff in order to create and maintain a safe, supportive environment for students.
• Collaborate and connect with community based organizations to ensure that students and families have the resources and services that they need.
• Plan, develop, and facilitate activities for students to further develop their social and emotional skills.

Pre-Program Planning

• Up to 6 hours of meeting and program planning time will be scheduled between June 1 and June 30. Specific training dates and times will be communicated in the job offer.
• This time will include:
  • Developing a menu/calendar of SEL activities and resources to be implemented in the afternoons on a daily basis.
  • Collaborating with Summer Principal on protocols related to student social, emotional, and mental health needs.
  • Building understanding of community resources that are available to families who may be in need of services.
  • 4 additional hours of independent planning time.

Minimum Requirements

Must have a commitment to equity and have demonstrated the ability to build relationships with and effectively engage students from diverse backgrounds representing diverse learning styles and grade levels. The Summer District Social Worker must have the ability to work with educators, staff, and families in supporting students experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, and/or mental health challenges, including a willingness to work collaboratively to help develop learning activities that support SEL as well as support individual student needs.

The Summer District Social Worker will be responsible for maintaining proper records including documentation of interventions and referrals to community agencies.

Appropriate certification required: DESE School Social Worker License and Clinical Licensure (LMHC, LCSW, LICSW).

Preference will be given to regularly appointed staff from the Cambridge Public School District. This is an in-person position and will require supporting multiple summer school sites.

Length of Contract

July 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026

Contract Amount

Not exceed $8000.00

Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate. If you are a non-exempt employee and have worked more than 40 hours a week, you will be paid time and a half for any hours worked over 40 hours.