Job Description
Job Description
Worcester Cultural Academy Public Charter School is seeking a skilled and compassionate School Social Worker to join our growing team in Worcester, MA. This is a part-time (.75) position (5 days per week, 6 hours per day) and an expansion of an existing role - a sign of our growing commitment to the social-emotional wellbeing of our students and community. We are looking for a candidate who brings clinical skill, cultural humility, and genuine warmth to some of the most important work in our school. We welcome candidates who reflect the cultural diversity of our community.
Who We Are
WCA is a growing charter public school that opened in August 2023 with a vision of becoming a K-8 community. We launched with kindergarten and have added a grade every year since - this fall we welcome our first 7th graders. As an EL (Expeditionary Learning) Education school, we believe in hands-on learning that challenges students to grow in three dimensions: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work. We partner with organizations like the EcoTarium, Worcester Art Museum, and Hanover Theater and anchor our curriculum in Learning Expeditions that make learning meaningful and real. We know that students cannot access that kind of learning without feeling safe, supported, and seen - and our School Social Worker is central to making that possible.
We want to be honest with prospective candidates: this is energizing, demanding work. Even in a part-time capacity, you will be navigating complex student needs, building trust with families across cultural and linguistic differences, and serving as a critical support system for students and staff alike. If that kind of meaningful challenge excites you, you'll fit right in.
What You'll Do
Direct Student Support
Provide individual and small group social-emotional support to students across grades K-7, with a focus on social skills development, emotional regulation, and behavioral support
Implement trauma-informed practices in every interaction, creating a consistent experience of safety and trust for students who need it most
Support students experiencing crisis, de-escalating situations with skill and calm and connecting students to appropriate follow-up care
Collaborate with the BCBA and special education team to support students with the most complex emotional and behavioral needs
Contribute to the development and monitoring of behavior intervention plans and social-emotional goals within IEPs
Maintain accurate, confidential documentation of student contacts, interventions, and progress
School-Wide Support and Consultation
Serve as a resource and thought partner to teachers and staff on trauma-informed practices, de-escalation strategies, and supporting students with social-emotional needs
Contribute to school-wide initiatives around social-emotional learning, student culture, and restorative practices
Collaborate with the Assistant Principal and school leadership on individual student cases and broader behavioral trends
Participate in student support team meetings, IEP meetings, and other collaborative planning processes
Support the identification of students who may need additional evaluation or outside services
Family and Community Engagement
Build authentic, trusting relationships with families - meeting them where they are, communicating across language and cultural differences, and connecting them with resources and support
Serve as a bridge between families and community agencies, mental health providers, and social services
Work to grow the school's capacity to connect families with resources beyond the school walls - this is an area we are actively investing in and want this role to help shape
Communicate proactively with families about their child's social-emotional progress and needs, always centering family voice and perspective
Compliance and Documentation
Maintain all required documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations
Follow mandatory reporting requirements with diligence and care
Coordinate referrals to outside agencies and track follow-through to ensure students and families receive the support they need
What You Bring
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
Licensed Certified School Social Worker (LCSW) in Massachusetts, or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), or eligibility for licensure
Experience providing social-emotional support to children and adolescents in a school or clinical setting
Deep knowledge of trauma-informed practices and their application in a school environment
Experience supporting students with emotional and behavioral needs, including those with IEPs
Strong crisis intervention skills and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse student and family populations
Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, and outside providers as part of a team
Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust across a wide range of relationships
Familiarity with community resources and social services in the Worcester area is a strong plus
Flexibility, compassion, and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of every student and family
Part-time (benefits-eligible) - 0.6 or 0.75
Salary commensurate with experience; $45,000-$67,500
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Interested candidates may apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5XF8PK7 (you might need to copy & paste)
Welcome to ATX Learning
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School will provide k-8 students with rigorous, real world learning experiences in a supportive and nurturing school community, helping all students to become reflective inquisitors, articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers. Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School, an EL Education school working in partnership with Old Sturbridge Village, will foster a learning environment that represents all aspects of the diversity spectrum where our students will meet or exceed grade-level expectations in all subject areas. The school will be distinguished by four key elements of EL Education: a commitment to community, a commitment to high-quality work, a commitment to real world applications and a commitment to imagination, exploration and immersion. A culture of quality will permeate the school and our students will graduate with an understanding of how they learn best and how to advocate for the resources they need when they are challenged.
Worcester Cultural Academy Public Charter School is seeking a skilled and compassionate School Social Worker to join our growing team in Worcester, MA. This is a part-time (.75) position (5 days per week, 6 hours per day) and an expansion of an existing role - a sign of our growing commitment to the social-emotional wellbeing of our students and community. We are looking for a candidate who brings clinical skill, cultural humility, and genuine warmth to some of the most important work in our school. We welcome candidates who reflect the cultural diversity of our community.
Who We Are
WCA is a growing charter public school that opened in August 2023 with a vision of becoming a K-8 community. We launched with kindergarten and have added a grade every year since - this fall we welcome our first 7th graders. As an EL (Expeditionary Learning) Education school, we believe in hands-on learning that challenges students to grow in three dimensions: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work. We partner with organizations like the EcoTarium, Worcester Art Museum, and Hanover Theater and anchor our curriculum in Learning Expeditions that make learning meaningful and real. We know that students cannot access that kind of learning without feeling safe, supported, and seen - and our School Social Worker is central to making that possible.
We want to be honest with prospective candidates: this is energizing, demanding work. Even in a part-time capacity, you will be navigating complex student needs, building trust with families across cultural and linguistic differences, and serving as a critical support system for students and staff alike. If that kind of meaningful challenge excites you, you'll fit right in.
What You'll Do
Direct Student Support
Provide individual and small group social-emotional support to students across grades K-7, with a focus on social skills development, emotional regulation, and behavioral support
Implement trauma-informed practices in every interaction, creating a consistent experience of safety and trust for students who need it most
Support students experiencing crisis, de-escalating situations with skill and calm and connecting students to appropriate follow-up care
Collaborate with the BCBA and special education team to support students with the most complex emotional and behavioral needs
Contribute to the development and monitoring of behavior intervention plans and social-emotional goals within IEPs
Maintain accurate, confidential documentation of student contacts, interventions, and progress
School-Wide Support and Consultation
Serve as a resource and thought partner to teachers and staff on trauma-informed practices, de-escalation strategies, and supporting students with social-emotional needs
Contribute to school-wide initiatives around social-emotional learning, student culture, and restorative practices
Collaborate with the Assistant Principal and school leadership on individual student cases and broader behavioral trends
Participate in student support team meetings, IEP meetings, and other collaborative planning processes
Support the identification of students who may need additional evaluation or outside services
Family and Community Engagement
Build authentic, trusting relationships with families - meeting them where they are, communicating across language and cultural differences, and connecting them with resources and support
Serve as a bridge between families and community agencies, mental health providers, and social services
Work to grow the school's capacity to connect families with resources beyond the school walls - this is an area we are actively investing in and want this role to help shape
Communicate proactively with families about their child's social-emotional progress and needs, always centering family voice and perspective
Compliance and Documentation
Maintain all required documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations
Follow mandatory reporting requirements with diligence and care
Coordinate referrals to outside agencies and track follow-through to ensure students and families receive the support they need
What You Bring
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
Licensed Certified School Social Worker (LCSW) in Massachusetts, or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), or eligibility for licensure
Experience providing social-emotional support to children and adolescents in a school or clinical setting
Deep knowledge of trauma-informed practices and their application in a school environment
Experience supporting students with emotional and behavioral needs, including those with IEPs
Strong crisis intervention skills and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse student and family populations
Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, and outside providers as part of a team
Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust across a wide range of relationships
Familiarity with community resources and social services in the Worcester area is a strong plus
Flexibility, compassion, and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of every student and family
Part-time (benefits-eligible) - 0.6 or 0.75
Salary commensurate with experience; $45,000-$67,500
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Interested candidates may apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5XF8PK7 (you might need to copy & paste)
Welcome to ATX Learning
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School will provide k-8 students with rigorous, real world learning experiences in a supportive and nurturing school community, helping all students to become reflective inquisitors, articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers. Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School, an EL Education school working in partnership with Old Sturbridge Village, will foster a learning environment that represents all aspects of the diversity spectrum where our students will meet or exceed grade-level expectations in all subject areas. The school will be distinguished by four key elements of EL Education: a commitment to community, a commitment to high-quality work, a commitment to real world applications and a commitment to imagination, exploration and immersion. A culture of quality will permeate the school and our students will graduate with an understanding of how they learn best and how to advocate for the resources they need when they are challenged.
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