What are the responsibilities and job description for the SY 24-25 - School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor - Lawrence High School Campus position at Lawrence High School?
About Lawrence Public Schools:
Lawrence Public Schools is an urban district serving more than 13,000 students, the majority of whom are economically disadvantaged. More than 70% of our students speak a language other than English as their first language. We are committed to ensuring that our students, who have for too long been underserved, are provided with a high-quality, free, public education at their local district schools.
Skills and Characteristics:
A successful candidate should possess the following skills and attributes:
•Passionate belief that every student can succeed;
•Commitment to the academic and personal success of Lawrence Public Schools students and families;
•Proven history of successful collaboration;
•Capacity to build relationships on an academic, social and emotional level with students and families;
•Ability to take initiative and succeed in a fast-paced classroom/school environment while remaining calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges; and
•Demonstrated capacity to create and maintain a positive learning environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected and utilized.
Qualifications:
•Master’s Degree;
•Valid Massachusetts Counseling License for the appropriate grade level and subject area; experience preferred.
•Deep understanding of RETELL obligations and ability to meet SEI requirements for MA educators; and
•Current Authorization to work in the United States.
Salary and benefits in accordance with the Lawrence Teachers Union contract and LPS policy.
