ETS, Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor, Post Grad, CRLS

Cambridge Public Schools•Cambridge, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (CRLS) is seeking a Post Graduate Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor for the Office of Student Services. This role is available through May 2026 and June 2026. CRLS is a comprehensive high school committed to providing a quality education to all students through rigorous, comprehensive, and personalized teaching and learning. The Office of Student Services (OSS) provides a variety of supports and services to students in Cambridge Public Schools (CPS), dedicated to ensuring equitable access and success for students with disabilities and those with advanced learning needs. The School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor will report directly to the Director and Assistant Superintendent of Student Services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college/university 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a public school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.