Social WorkerAdjustment Counselor, Cambridgeport

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor

Cambridgeport/Office of Student Services

Cambridgeport School Community:

At the Cambridgeport School we believe that learning unfolds when we provide conditions in which children can explore inquire and shape their own understandings. Cambridgeport teachers and families work as a community toward assuring success for every child. The school values the culture and beliefs that each child brings to the classroom and teachers believe that children must engage with their world in order to make sense of it and build their knowledge. Each student is expected to take responsibility for his/her own learning while collaborating supporting and respecting others.

Teachers provide learning experiences that guide and capture our students interests while at the same time helping them to develop literacy and math skills think critically problem solve and engage in rich scientific and historical inquiry.

The Office of Student Services (OSS) is responsible for providing a variety of supports and services to students in Cambridge Public Schools (CPS). Our programs are dedicated to ensuring equitable access and success for students with disabilities and students who have advanced learning needs.

The Opportunity:

The School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor reports directly to the Director and Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. Key responsibilities include:

Demonstrate knowledge of theories of psychopathology and of individual group and family dynamics and interventions
Demonstrate competencies in understanding the psychology of learning learning disorders and the effects of disabilities on learning
Assess behavior including interpretation of testing knowledge of diagnosis and treatment planning
Demonstrate skills and techniques of consultation referral collaboration crisis intervention and working with interdisciplinary teams
Provide preventive interventions to deal with emotional issues impacting students academic achievement
Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state laws related to schools services to students child abuse and custody. Understand the implications of liability and requirements of due process
Communicate in a clear direct and responsive manner to the needs of students and families within the school community
Progress monitor student mastery of IEP goals and objectives using various assessments and data collection tools
Develop Individualized Education Programs for students based on various types of data specific to the students present levels of functioning and performance
Provide clinical services that enable students and families to identify and change behaviors that interfere with students academic emotional and social performance
Ensure equity for all students and families and value diversity of the school environment and community
Engage in professional development activities and remain current on research
Adhere to professional and ethical standards of professional behavior that contribute to addressing the needs of students and families
Other duties as assigned

Your Skill Set:

As the incoming Social Worker/Adjustment Counseloryou will possess many though perhaps not all of the following characteristics and qualifications:

Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college/university required.
Required MA License (certification): DESE School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor and LCSW LICSW or LMHC
Knowledge of and experience working with students with social language and behavioral deficits.
Strong working knowledge of behavioral principles.
Experience working in a public school setting is preferred.

How to Join Our Team:

Apply online at . Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race color ancestry national origin religion age gender marital/domestic partner status sexual orientation gender identity disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

Position: Social Worker/Adjustment CounselorCambridgeport/Office of Student ServicesCambridgeport School Community:At the Cambridgeport School we believe that learning unfolds when we provide conditions in which children can explore inquire and shape their own understandings. Cambridgeport teachers ...