Middle School CounselorSchool Social Worker
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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.
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Arlington MA 02476
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Middle School Counselor/School Social Worker
School counselors work as a team to coordinate and deliver multitiered systems of social emotional and mental health supports and interventions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters Degree in Social Work School Psychology School Counseling or related field
LICSW/LCSW LMHC or related clinical licensure preferred
School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor/School Counselor DESE license
Experience working with middle school students on social emotional mental and behavioral health issues
Experience working in a therapeutic and/or school setting
Experience delivering special education services
REPORTS TO: Director of SEL and Counseling School Principal and Special Education Coordinator
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide individual and group counseling with identified general education and special education students
Deliver schoolwide counseling initiatives and curriculum that support student social emotional learning
Support administration of mental health and social emotional learning screeners
Consultation with staff including coaching and professional development on social/emotional/behavioral needs and interventions with students
Provide family/caregiver outreach and support
Provide clinical crisis intervention including assessment and facilitation of hospitalizations when necessary
Participation in student IEP/Team Meetings
Case management responsibilities with collateral contacts and partnering community and state agencies
Other duties as assigned by the SEL Director School Principal and Special Education Coordinator
Additional Skills:
Experience with data collection and reporting
Ability to support improved academic achievement for targeted students
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: ACCORDING TO ARLINGTON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION UNIT A CONTRACT
REPORTS TO: Director of Social Emotional Learning & School Counseling Special Education Coordinator Building Principal
Arlington has a well established new teacher induction program with mentoring throughout the school year.
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.
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 twoway partnership with families and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.
Employment Type
Full-Time
