What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Counselor/School Social Worker position at Ottoson Middle School?
The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Arlington, MA 02476
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Middle School Counselor/School Social Worker
School counselors work as a team to coordinate and deliver multi-tiered systems of social emotional and mental health supports and interventions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Social Work, School Psychology, School Counseling, or related field
LICSW/LCSW, LMHC or related clinical licensure preferred
School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor/School Counselor DESE license
Experience working with middle school students on social, emotional, mental and behavioral health issues
Experience working in a therapeutic and/or school setting
Experience delivering special education services
REPORTS TO: Director of SEL and Counseling, School Principal and Special Education Coordinator
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide individual and group counseling with identified general education and special education students
Deliver schoolwide counseling initiatives and curriculum that support student social emotional learning
Support administration of mental health and social emotional learning screeners
Consultation with staff including coaching and professional development on social/emotional/behavioral needs and interventions with students
Provide family/caregiver outreach and support
Provide clinical crisis intervention, including assessment and facilitation of hospitalizations when necessary
Participation in student IEP/Team Meetings
Case management responsibilities with collateral contacts and partnering community and state agencies
Other duties as assigned by the SEL Director, School Principal, and Special Education Coordinator
Additional Skills:
Experience with data collection and reporting
Ability to support improved academic achievement for targeted students
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: ACCORDING TO ARLINGTON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION UNIT A CONTRACT
REPORTS TO: Director of Social Emotional Learning & School Counseling, Special Education Coordinator, Building Principal
Salary and Benefits are consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Arlington School Committee and the Arlington Education Association.
The Salary Schedule is on our website. Salary placement is based on Education and Experience.
Arlington has a well-established new teacher induction program with mentoring throughout the school year. The first official work day in the 2026-2027 school year will be August 31, 2026. However, new staff are required to attend several days of orientation and training during the last two weeks of August.
The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.
The Arlington Public Schools is accepting applications from applicants interested in teaching in our District Elementary Schools.
Salary : $60,100 - $76,413