Social Worker, Psychology

Social Worker

Framingham Public Schools – Potter Road Elementary School, Framingham, Massachusetts

Job : 5726935

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Position Summary: The Social Worker provides direct clinical and systemic support to students facing social and emotional barriers to academic success. By delivering evidence‑based interventions and fostering strong school‑family‑community partnerships, the Social Worker ensures that all students have equal access to high‑quality instruction and academic achievement.

• Valid Massachusetts Teaching License in:
  School Social Worker / School Adjustment Counselor (All Levels)

• Educational Requirement: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven track record of delivering high‑quality clinical support and managing diverse caseloads. Experience working with students in academic, social/emotional, and career domains within a school district or clinical setting is preferred.
• Language Proficiency: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is encouraged.

• Clinical Intervention & Support: Ability to design and implement Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 social‑emotional interventions.
• Data‑Driven Decision Making: Proficiency in collecting and analyzing behavioral data, social‑emotional screening results, and attendance patterns.
• Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS): Ability to work effectively within PLCs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Clinical Case Management: Skill in coordinating complex cases by serving as a liaison between families, school‑based teams, and community agencies.
• Restorative Practices & Crisis Management: Mastery of restorative justice, conflict transformation, and de‑escalation techniques.
• Compliance & Ethics: Thorough knowledge of school social work/counseling ethical standards.
• Instructional Technology: Proficiency in Google Workspace for Education and specialized data‑tracking software.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders.
• Cultural Proficiency: Demonstrated competence in fostering an equitable and inclusive district environment.
• Professionalism & Clinical Composure: Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance; exhibit professional composure and objective judgment.

• Provides individual and group counseling focusing on therapeutic relationships and systemic change.
• Serves as an active member of the school's Crisis Team and represents the school on the district‑wide Crisis Task Force.
• Participates in Special Education team meetings and conducts social/developmental histories.

• Primary liaison to DCF, Psychiatric Emergency Services, and juvenile courts.
• In‑building coordinator for McKinney‑Vento students and collaboration with the Multilingual Department.
• Convenes and leads re‑entry meetings for students returning from treatment facilities.

• Provides clinical strategies and resources to assist faculty in managing complex behavioral issues.
• Conducts direct outreach and advocacy for families, ensuring language accessibility.

• Maintains comprehensive, secure, and confidential records of student progress and interventions.
• Serves as a member of the evaluation team and conducts home assessments.
• Completes all reports related to IEP goals and progress monitoring.

• Commits to ongoing professional development, staying current with evidence‑based practices.
• Participates in staff meetings, serves on committees, and supports extracurricular activities.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for support staff and volunteers.

Other duties as assigned.

• Mobility, Navigation & Travel: Move throughout the school building and grounds, engage in frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling.
• Stationary Tasks: Often remains in a stationary position…