Baldwin

Cambridge Public Schools•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

Baldwin strives to deliver a welcoming, inclusive, and joyful learning environment that supports every student in taking risks, learning, and reaching their full potential, while building community, individual responsibility, and self-confidence. We work hard to be a community that provides joy, belonging, challenge, and growth to every Baldwin student every day. We are also a community of adult learners. 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 School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor reports directly to the Director and Assistant Superintendent of Student Services.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college/university.
MA License (certification): School Social Worker.
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 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, e.g., sexuality, drug and alcohol use, violence, and physical abuse
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
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