About this role
Position: Extended Term Substitute, Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor Available November 2026 through February 2027 Office of Student Services/Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Community: Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (CRLS) 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 Office of Student Services: The Office of Student Services (OSS) is responsible for providing a variety of supports and services to students in Cambridge Public Schools (CPS). Our programs are dedicated to ensuring equitable access and success for students with disabilities and students who have advanced learning needs. The Role: The School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor reports directly to the Director and Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. Key responsibilities include:
• 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. Understand the implications of liability and requirements of due process
• 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
• Develop Individualized Education Programs and SMART goals related to mental health needs for students based on various types of data specific to the student's present levels of functioning
• Progress monitor student mastery of IEP goals and objectives using various assessments and data collection tools
• 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
• Other duties as assigned
Your Skill Set: As the incoming Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college/university.
• Preferred MA License (certification): DESE School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor and LCSW, LICSW or LMHC
• Knowledge of and experience working with students with social, language, and behavioral deficits.
• Strong working knowledge of behavioral principals.
• Experience working in a public school setting is preferred.
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.