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.