Position: Social Worker, Grades 9-12

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Community:
Cambridge Rindge & Latin School is a comprehensive high school divided into four Learning Communities designed to promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students. Honors courses are offered in all core classes (English, History, Mathematics, and Science); Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available to qualified students in grades 11 and 12.

The mission of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School is to provide a quality education to every student through rigorous, comprehensive, and personalized teaching and learning. Working in partnership with families and the wider community, we maintain a nurturing, respectful, and safe environment where educators and students hold themselves to high standards. We value academic excellence, creativity, diversity, perseverance, collaboration, and responsible decision-making. Within and across our learning communities, we prepare lifelong learners who participate thoughtfully, responsibly, and productively in a global, democratic society.

The Role:

The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School seeks a Social Worker, Grades 9-12, to join its caring and innovative community. The position will report directly to the Learning Community Dean and will collaborate with CRLS administrative leaders, other Social Workers, the CPS Lead Teacher for Social Emotional Learning and the Lead Social Worker for Social Emotional Learning to implement and sustain school-wide tiered systems of support for student social emotional wellbeing and academic achievement, and assist with identification and implementation of a district framework for social, emotional and behavioral health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain relationships with students and caregivers in the school community to support social emotional wellbeing and academic achievement.
• Collaborate and work with CRLS students, staff and caregivers to support students experiencing behavioral and mental health challenges.
• Engage staff in training and efforts to increase the school’s ability to identify and support students experiencing behavioral and mental health challenges.

Your Skill Set:
As the incoming Social Worker you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred, in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Prior experience working with diverse clinical populations, including DCF youth, and unique learners.
• Ability to collaborate and consult effectively with administration, staff, students, and other stakeholders to address a broad range of needs.
• Ability to assess complex situations and design whole school interventions in conjunction with school administrators.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Previous experience in program administration and development.
• Required MA License: School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor, LCSW or LICSW School Social Worker.

Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work.

How to Join Our Team:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.