Social Worker

Salary: $65,194.13 - $132,980.98 Annually
Location : Andover Public Schools, Andover, MA
Job Type: Full Time School Year
Job Number: S27092
Department: Doherty Middle School
Opening Date: 06/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Minimum Hours per Week: 31.25


Description


To provide mental health support and case management services to pupils, staff and parents involved with the School Social Work Department.

Responsibilities


-School based individual and group counseling.


-IEP Team member for students with disabilities

-Consultation to teaching staff, building, administration, parents and colleagues as needed.

-Serves as a referral agent to obtain necessary aid from specialized public or private organizations.

-Provides pupil data and written reports as required.

-Attends school and district staff meetings as scheduled.

-Works to create a school climate of caring and mutual respect for all individuals.

-Performs other program-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications


-A Master's degree in Social Work.

-DESE/ School Adjustment Counselor Certification.

-Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker desirable.

-Demonstrated competence in establishing strong interpersonal relationships with children and adults.

-Vast knowledge of available human services in related areas.

-Two years minimum experience working in a public school setting



Supplemental Information


Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility.
APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.

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