What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Social Worker (Bishop and Stratton Elementary Schools) position at Arlington School District?
The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.
POSITION: School Social Worker - .5 at Bishop Elementary and .5 at Stratton Elementary
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master’s Degree in Social Work, School Psychologist, or other licensed Mental Health Provider
2. Experience working with elementary school students in emotional and behavioral health
3. Experience working in a therapeutic and/or school setting
4. Licensed by DESE as School Social Worker and/or State Licensing Agency as Licensed Social Worker
REPORTS TO: School Principal and Special Education Coordinator
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Individual and group therapy with identified students
2. Consultation with staff including coaching and professional development on social/emotional curricula
3. Parent trainings and outreach
4. Clinical crisis intervention, including assessment and facilitation of hospitalizations when necessary
5. Case Management
6. Participation in student IEP/Team Meetings
7. Other duties as assigned by the School Principal and Special Education Coordinator
Additional Skills:
1. Experience with data collection and reporting
2. Ability to support improved academic achievement for targeted students
Full time, 183-day, School Year Position
Salary and Benefits are consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Arlington School Committee and the Arlington Education Association.
The Salary Schedule is on our website. Salary placement is based on Education and Experience.
Arlington has a well-established new teacher induction program with mentoring throughout the school year. The first official work day in the 2025-2026 school year will be August 27, 2025. However, new staff are required to attend several days of orientation and training during the last two weeks of August.
The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.
