Social Worker

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APS is seeking a full-time onsite School Social Worker for Doherty Middle School in Andover to provide mental health support and case management for students, staff and families. The job involves school based individual and group counseling, IEP team participation, staff and parent consultation, referrals to community resources, required pupil data and reports, and contributing to a climate of caring and mutual respect. Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Social Work, DESE School Adjustment Counselor Certification, two years of public school experience, and licensure as an Independent Clinical Social Worker is desirable. Tips for applicants: tailor your resume to highlight IEP collaboration, cross-team communication, data-driven outcomes, and a demonstrated commitment to APS values and diversity, referencing posting S27092.

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Posting number: S27092

Department: Doherty Middle School

Job classification: Social Worker

Posting type: Open & Internal

Categories: Education

Summary

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

Examples of duties

-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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