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School Social Worker Leave Coverage (SY26-27)

UP Education Network

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#LMHC#LICSW#LCSW#Special Education#School Social Work#Student Support Services#Crisis Counseling#Behavioral Success#Socio-emotional Learning
#Massachusetts Teaching License
#School Adjustment Counselor
#PreK-8th Education
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$393 - $393 / DAYPosted 15 days agoCloses Sep 14

Location

Boston, Massachusetts

Salary

$393 - $393 / DAY

Quick overview

The school social worker delivers a comprehensive counseling program to support the academic and behavioral success of PreK-8th grade students. This includes providing individual and group counseling, crisis response, and collaborating with families and staff to remove barriers to education.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and a valid Massachusetts Teaching License as a School Social Worker or School Adjustment Counselor. Required licensure includes LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC, with knowledge of Special Education policies preferred.

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Job description

School Social Worker Leave Coverage (SY26-27)

Grade Levels

  • PreK-8th
  • Start
  • Date:
  • October 2026-January 2027 (exact dates
  • TBD)
  • Locations: Dorchester, MA About UP Education Network UP Education Network is a non-profit school success organization that addresses inequities in public school systems. UP provides differentiated support to historically under resourced schools through a partnership with districts and the state.
  • Since opening its doors in 2010, UP Education Network has focused on taking the lowest-performing schools in Massachusetts and transforming those schools into exceptional learning environments.
  • We manage two campuses in Dorchester, serving over 1,300 students in Boston Public Schools (BPS) from grades pre-K through 8th.
  • Our schools operate with charter-like autonomy while our network provides comprehensive support and management that builds capacity for schools to focus deeply on students.
  • Role The school social worker supports the academic and behavioral success of UP Academy’s students.
  • The social worker provides critical, differentiated services for those students identified as needing socio-emotional support in and out of school.
  • Specific Responsibilities Plan, organize and deliver a comprehensive school counseling program based upon the developmental and individual needs of students and in collaboration with building level administrators; Deliver counseling services through classroom instruction, interdisciplinary curriculum, group activities, individual or small group appraisal and advisement, consultation, individual and small group counseling, crisis counseling/response and peer facilitation; Collaborate with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other educational specialists to develop academic, career and personal/social skills for all students; Advocate for the elimination of barriers to access and assure a rigorous education for all students; Provide leadership, intervention and support when crisis counseling is appropriate; Utilize data to perform yearly program audit to evaluate the schools counseling program’s effectiveness; Participate in grade-level activities, and school-wide functions; Provide consistent and high academic and behavioral expectations; Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues; and Participate in an intensive staff orientation and training for up to four weeks prior to the school year and weekly professional development sessions.

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Our mission is to create exceptional learning experiences for students systemically distanced from opportunity. We do this in partnership with families and communities. We currently serve more than 1,500 elementary and middle school students across three UP Academies in Boston,...

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IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
HQBoston, MA
Founded2010

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A strong belief in UP Education Network’s core values: Students, Community, Humility, Resilience, and Humor Bachelor’s degree is required A valid Massachusetts Teaching License as a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor Valid Social Worker (LCSW or LICSW) or School Adjustment Counselor Licensure (LMHC) Knowledge of Special Education policies and procedures- preferred Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment Compensation and Benefits This role is considered a long term substitute role. The pay is a daily rate of $393.00. Working at UP Education Network We know that great staff members directly lead to the success of our students. At UP, your career is shaped by: Opportunities for immediate impact: UP offers a chance to bring best practices found in high-performing schools to students previously enrolled in struggling schools, and to rapidly unlock the potential of these students Talented, mission-driven colleagues: Our staff is enthusiastic, dedicated, and willing to do “whatever it takes” to put every student on the path to college Collaboration and teamwork: Staff members collaborate and work closely together on grade-level or content area teams, using data to track student performance as well as guide instructional practice Consistent professional growth and development: Members of our staff typically have bi-weekly check-in meetings with their managers where they receive targeted coaching and support and the entire staff participates in weekly professional development sessions during the school year, kick-started by extensive training in August. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified. We believe that we have a responsibility to recruit, retain, develop, and reward a diverse and talented staff. Our students must be exposed on a daily basis to a diverse group of powerful role models - in their teachers, their school leaders, and their supporters in the network office. With this in mind, we are committed to recruiting the most talented individuals from the widest possible range of backgrounds to join our creative, mission-driven team.

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Market context

Massachusetts school social worker coverage role

School social worker leave-coverage roles in Massachusetts often draw interest when districts need continuity for student support, special education coordination, and attendance or behavior interventions. This role is competitive because it requires the right Massachusetts licensure and experience working within school systems; the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform help candidates quickly review the original posting and save research time. Before applying, confirm your license status and highlight any special education or school-based counseling experience.

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