School-Based Social Worker, (ABCD) Gr. 9-12 (SY26-27)

School-Based Social Worker, (ABCD) Gr. 9-12 (SY26-27) Boston Public Schools Central Office - Alternative Education - Boston, Massachusetts Job Details Job ID: 5533047 Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description To be considered for this position, candidates must apply to the Social Worker [Candidate Pool Posting] (SY26-27) and be screened through the Central Office screening process. Background and Overview The Boston Public Schools is committed to providing every child in every classroom an equitable, world‑class, high‑quality education with the same unfettered access to every conceivable resource to unlock the greatness within them. As part of an equitable Multi‑tiered System of Supports that advances students’ learning and outcomes, the Office of Social Work serves BPS students and families by supporting school‑based Social Workers across the district with high‑quality, culturally responsive direct services. The Office of Social Work supports social workers with consultation, professional development, and crisis response. Through a regional support model, all school‑based social workers receive support from a District Social Worker in addition to the Program Director of Social Work. The Office of Social Work aims to provide high‑quality culturally and linguistically relevant mental‑health support in all BPS schools. Position Summary and General Responsibilities: Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional School Based Social Worker who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to support the implementation of a variety of behavioral health supports that include trauma response and recovery, healing, and resiliency‑focused school social‑work services that support students and educators to create conditions wherein students may achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. In partnership with other BPS providers and outside mental health partners, the Social Worker supports school communities by providing: Individual and group counseling and assessments Crisis intervention and response Managing a caseload, coordinating referrals to external agencies and programs in partnership with students and families Through a lead role in the Student Success Team (SST) and other leadership bodies within the school, and working in close collaboration with other school‑based teams, Social Workers: Facilitate or collaborate with School Leaders, colleagues, and other stakeholders in the collection and monitoring of data to identify trends and conditions that may be creating exacerbating issues requiring counseling and Tier 2/3 support. Utilize district‑wide SST guidance implementation tools and support to actively assess Student Success Team practices. Continuously develop their own racial/cultural awareness alongside colleagues and build authentic relationships that allow cultural learning and understanding with students and families. The Social Worker will attend professional development and receive coaching and feedback from the team of District Social Workers, Program Director of Social Work, and Director of Student Support to ensure continuous improvement of service delivery and compliance with district protocols, policies, and professional standards of practice. Reports to: School Leader (secondary evaluation from the Program Director of Social Work) Responsibilities Student Success Team Coordinate and actively participate in the Student Success Team. Collaborate with School Leadership to establish sustainable structures and partnerships and ensure the voice of students and families is elevated in co‑constructing solutions. Support the design of tiered interventions that implement an equitable Multi‑Tiered System of Support. Support collection of progress monitoring data within the Panorama platform to ensure interventions lead to desired outcomes. Model and promote authentic relationship‑building and collaboration with students, families, the school community, and partner agencies. In partnership with the Student Success Team, establish & monitor a Multi‑tiered System of Support (MTSS): Tier 1, 2, & 3 classroom and student‑level interventions in a manner that does not pathologize students. Collaborate with SST members to ensure students in the team have a plan, progress monitoring, and assessment of interventions. Communicate goals and activities of the student support program to students, staff, and the larger community. Professional Learning Attend monthly professional development provided by Office of Social Work, focusing on department policies, evidence‑based mental‑health practices, community partner mental‑health, SEL, trauma‑informed practices, and healing practices. Attend up to 9 of the 18 contractually required PD hours focusing on mental health‑specific topics; school‑based hours determined by direct supervisor. Direct Service Provide individual and/or group counseling, including IEP and non‑IEP services. Up to 10 individual sessions with students with IEPs per week. Provide Tier 2/3 interventions such as check‑in/check‑out, suicide and threat risk assessments. Conduct sociological assessments as part of Special Education eligibility process; upload to Edplan timely; may include home visits. Support individual and whole‑school crisis intervention with BPS district‑wide Crisis Team; include Suicide Risk Assessments and Threat Assessments. Consult on school and classroom climate strategies that support social‑emotional development and promote active student engagement. Match students with appropriate services that align with their needs and aspirations; provide referrals to external agencies and serve as case manager. Track and maintain data related to mental‑health partners and services provided. Maintain and provide student data and written reports as needed, including timely completion of monthly reports for Office of Social Work. Perform other related duties as assigned by School Leader or Program Director of Social Work. Core Competencies Accountability for Student Achievement Set ambitious learning goals for all students, use high expectations, and engage all students. Define high expectations for learning goals and behavior. Assess learning regularly using a variety of assessments; analyze data, draw conclusions, and share appropriately. Communicating Professional Knowledge Exhibit strong knowledge of child development and design effective, rigorous plans with measurable outcomes. Demonstrate differentiated learning experiences aligned with developmental levels. Equitable & Effective Instruction Build productive learning environment where every student participates. Use instructional and clinical practices that challenge and engage all students. Adapt instruction, services, planning, and assessments to make curriculum accessible to all. Cultural Proficiency Actively create and maintain an environment that respects diverse backgrounds. Parent/Family Engagement Engage families, build collaborative respectful relationships in service of learning. Demonstrate knowledge of racial/cultural/ethnic backgrounds and connect accordingly. Provide parents with clear expectations and strategies. Professional Reflection & Collaboration Reflect on practice, seek and respond to feedback, commit to continuous learning. Collaborate with colleagues to analyze performance and plan interventions. Provide advice and expertise to teachers and community for effective learning experiences. Qualifications - Required Education: Master of Social Work (MSW) or Master of Mental Health Counseling. MA DESE School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor License (All Levels). Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) at hire or obtain LCSW by end of school year. Minimum 3 years of professional experience in an urban setting similar to Boston Public Schools providing clinical services. Ability to meet BPS Standards of Effective Practice. Strong interpersonal skills for school, students, parents, community‑based agencies. Understanding of racial equity and ability to engage in dialogue about race, intersectionality, and systems of oppression. Deep sense of cultural humility and self‑awareness. Authorization to work in United States by first day of employment. Qualifications - Preferred Prior work as a school‑based social worker. Knowledge of Special Education policies and procedures. Fluency in one of BPS official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Somali. Certification as trainer in Safety Cares de‑escalation and restraint program. Commitment to working with parents and students as partners. Belief that all students can learn and deserve opportunities. Respect for all children and their families. Lifelong learner and reflective practitioner. Willingness to serve as advocate for all children. Terms BTU Group 1 Benefits Salary and compensation details are on BPS website. Salaries listed by Union and Grade/Step. Start and end times vary; some schools have expanded learning time agreement. 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