Social Worker

Pelham School District•Pelham, NH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pelham School District is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and student-focused PK–12 School Social Worker to support students’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs across the district. This role is dedicated to promoting the developmental, social, and emotional well-being of students from PK through grade 12 while serving as an essential link between school, home, and community resources. The District Social Worker will provide clinical and case management services to students and families to help remove barriers to learning.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)
New Hampshire certification or eligibility as a School Social Worker
Knowledge of MTSS, trauma-informed practices, special education processes, and crisis intervention
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) preferred
Experience working with children and adolescents in educational or clinical settings preferred

Responsibilities

Identifying students’ social-emotional needs
Engaging in the MTSS process
Developing and implementing intervention plans
Supporting the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans within the school setting
Providing direct student support through social-emotional learning (SEL)
Providing short-term individual and small-group counseling for students experiencing behavioral challenges or trauma
Providing crisis intervention services, including de-escalation and safety assessments
Fostering strong family and community partnerships by connecting families with outside resources such as housing assistance, food support, and specialized mental health providers
Collaborating closely with general and special education teams and administrators to support student success
Maintaining accurate and confidential records in accordance with district, state, and federal regulations