Early Childhood Social Worker; FTE

Early Childhood Social Worker (0.6 FTE)

Position:
Early Childhood Social Worker (Part‑Time) 0.6 FTE

Location:

Chelmsford Integrated Preschool (CHIPS), Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Starting Date:
Aug 31, 2026

Under the supervision of the Preschool Coordinator, the social worker will use a relationship‑based model to support the psychological and social well‑being of preschool students and families. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the social worker will work closely with teachers, therapists, BCBAs, and families to conduct observations and provide therapy in the CHIPS and community settings.

• Observe, assess, and treat children and families in the preschool setting and natural environments.
• Provide dyadic work with preschoolers and their primary caregivers.
• Provide family support, parent training, and case management.
• Consult with teachers and related service providers.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Serve as liaison between home, school, and community resources.
• Assist with referrals to community resources as needed.
• Participate in team‑based initial assessments for special education eligibility.
• Complete necessary paperwork and documentation for students.
• Attend supervision, team meetings, and case consultations.
• Use a collaborative approach and commit to working as an integral member of the Early Education team with administration, educators, student services team, families, and community partners.
• Provide social‑emotional learning instruction and support in the preschool classroom.
• Appropriately assess and report suspected abuse or neglect as a mandated reporter.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

• Must be DESE licensed as a School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor.
• Preferred experience working with early childhood population.
• Must have a strong commitment to equity for all students and families and contribute to an environment at CHIPS that honors and celebrates diversity.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Chelmsford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as required by state and federal laws. We also prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination or harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

• Shannon Bischoff, Coordinator of Social Emotional Learning
• 230 North Road, Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01824
• Phone: 978‑251‑5100
• Email: bischoffs.ma.us