Temporary School Social Worker - Long-Term Substitute

Position Title: Temporary School Social Worker – Long-Term Substitute

School: Mount Greylock Regional School

Location: Williamstown, MA

FTE: 1.0 FTE Temporary Assignment anticipated for 9/30 - 10/26 and 1/4 - 1/19

Compensation: $260.00 per day (District Long-Term Educator Rate)

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field required.
• Valid Massachusetts DESE licensure as a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor.
• Demonstrated ability to lead collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and build trusting relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Strong understanding of MTSS frameworks and experience designing and implementing SEL and behavioral interventions in school settings.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices, restorative approaches, and equity-centered student support systems.
• Working knowledge of IEP/504 processes and capacity to support students with diverse learning and behavioral needs.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum of 1–3 years experience in school or clinical settings preferred.
• Bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions (which include but are not limited to):

• Foster meaningful connections with students, staff, and families, becoming a go-to support and valued presence throughout the school environment.
• Serve as a resource and partner with instructional staff, supporting student well-being and behavior in the classroom.
• Take a leadership role in the coordination of student support services, including Student Support Team (SST) meetings to identify needs and track student progress.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, administrators, and support staff to develop and carry out, track, and evaluate targeted MTSS interventions.
• Provide individual and small-group counseling that supports students' emotional well-being, social development, and academic readiness.
• Model and promote equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices throughout all student support work.
• Facilitate staff professional learning and offer consultative support around student behavior, mental health, trauma-informed practices, and SEL.
• Actively engage with families to build strong, trusting relationships and connect them with community-based resources and supports.
• Leadership role in crisis response and intervention efforts; contribute to schoolwide safety, climate, and wellness planning.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district regulations, including documentation and reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Provisions & Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings:

• National Fingerprint-Based Criminal Background Check (NCBC)
• Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)
• Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI)

All screenings must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Pay: $260.00 per day

Work Location: In person

Salary : $260