Social Worker/Coordinator, Gr. K-6 (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools • Boston, MA

12h

About The Position

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply to the Social Worker [Candidate Pool Posting] (SY25-26) and be screened through the Central Office screening process. Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Social Worker/Coordinator who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. In BPS, the teachers and leaders are committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools. BPS is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation, and respects their skills and abilities as an education professionals.

Requirements

• Education: Master of Social Work (MSW) or Master of Mental Health Counseling
• MA DESE School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor License (All Levels)
• Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) at the time of hire or if hired with a Master’s of Social Worker (MSW) must obtain a LCSW by the last day of school in the year of hire.
• Minimum of 3 years of effective professional experience in an urban setting similar to Boston Public Schools providing clinical services.
• Ability to meet the BPS Standards of Effective Practice as outlined above.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with school, students, parents, and community-based agencies.
• Demonstrates understanding of racial equity and ability to engage in dialogue about race, intersectionality, and systems of oppression
• Demonstrates a deep sense of cultural humility and self-awareness.
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to working with parents and students as partners in education.
• Belief that all students can learn and become socially responsible.
• Respect for all children and their families.
• BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity.
• BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the Planning Center.
• Plan and implement school support programs in collaboration with the Program Director.
• Act as a case manager for students.
• Counsel students individually and in small groups.
• Provide crisis intervention for students, which may include psychiatric evaluations, safety contracts, and social service interventions.
• Assist in the admission and discharge of students.
• Communicate goals and activities of the student support program to students, staff, and the larger community.
• Coordinate the Student Support Team.
• Serve as a liaison between the school, student, parent, and external agencies.
• Make referrals to external agencies and appropriate programs for students in need of support services.
• Match students with appropriate services, monitor their progress, and coordinate follow-up services for each student.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Program Director.

Benefits

• Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohr (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation.
• Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level