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Cambridge School District - Cambridge, MA

posted 21 days ago

Cambridge, MA
Educational Services

About the position

The School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor reports directly to the Director and Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. Key responsibilities include demonstrating knowledge of theories of psychopathology and of individual, group, family dynamics and interventions, competences in understanding psychology of learning, learning disorders and the effects of disabilities on learning, assessing behavior including interpretation of testing, knowledge of diagnosis and treatment planning, and demonstrating skills and techniques of consultation, referral, collaboration, crisis intervention and working with interdisciplinary teams. The role also involves providing preventive interventions to deal with emotional issues impacting on students' academic achievement, ensuring equity for all students and families, and engaging in professional development activities.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate knowledge of theories of psychopathology and of individual, group, family dynamics and interventions
  • Demonstrate competences in understanding of psychology of learning, learning disorders and the effects of disabilities on learning
  • Assess behavior, including interpretation of testing, knowledge of diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Demonstrate skills and techniques of consultation, referral, collaboration, crisis intervention and working with interdisciplinary teams
  • Provide preventive interventions to deal with emotional issues impacting on student's academic achievement, e.g. sexuality, drug and alcohol use, violence, physical abuse
  • Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state laws related to schools, services to students, child abuse, and custody
  • Communicate in a clear direct and responsive manner to the needs of students and families within the school community
  • Provide clinical services that enable students and families to identify and change behaviors that interfere with students' academic, emotional and social performance
  • Ensure equity for all students and families and value diversity of school environment and community
  • Engage in professional development activities and remain current on research
  • Adhere to professional and ethical standards of professional behavior that contribute to addressing the needs of students and families

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college/university
  • Preferred MA License (certification): School Social Worker
  • Knowledge of and experience working with students with social, language, and behavioral deficits
  • Strong working knowledge of behavioral principles
  • Experience working in a public school setting preferred
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