What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long Term Substitute Middle School Counselor/School Social Worker (February - May 2025) position at Ottoson Middle School?
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Arlington, MA 02476
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Middle School Counselor/School Social Worker
This is a long term substitute position from February - May 2025 to cover for a counselor who will be on leave.
School counselors work as a team to coordinate and deliver multi-tiered systems of social emotional and mental health supports and interventions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Social Work, School Psychology, School Counseling, or related field
LICSW/LCSW, LMHC or related clinical licensure preferred
School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor/School Counselor DESE license
Experience working with middle school students on social, emotional, mental and behavioral health issues
Experience working in a therapeutic and/or school setting
Experience delivering special education services
REPORTS TO: Director of SEL and Counseling, School Principal and Special Education Coordinator
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide individual and group counseling with identified general education and special education students
Deliver schoolwide counseling initiatives and curriculum that support student social emotional learning
Support administration of mental health and social emotional learning screeners
Consultation with staff including coaching and professional development on social/emotional/behavioral needs and interventions with students
Provide family/caregiver outreach and support
Provide clinical crisis intervention, including assessment and facilitation of hospitalizations when necessary
Participation in student IEP/Team Meetings
Case management responsibilities with collateral contacts and partnering community and state agencies
Other duties as assigned by the SEL Director, School Principal, and Special Education Coordinator
Additional Skills:
Experience with data collection and reporting
Ability to support improved academic achievement for targeted students
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: ACCORDING TO ARLINGTON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION UNIT A CONTRACT
REPORTS TO: Director of Social Emotional Learning & School Counseling, Special Education Coordinator, Building Principal
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.
Salary : $310 - $334