Specialized Education Services·Southbridge, Massachusetts
The School Social Worker provides individual and group counseling services while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support students' social-emotional and behavioral needs. They are responsible for developing IEPs, conducting behavior assessments, and implementing intervention strategies to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
Shine on as a social worker.
Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting.
SESI partners with school districts to run in-district classrooms and standalone schools that meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of special and alternative education students.
Partnering with over 600 school districts nationwide, SESI serves more than 7,000 students.
Join our team members who shine a positive light on our students and uncover the unique learner within.
Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.
What you can expect from us.
Diverse career pathways, mobility up and across our national network, and ongoing professional and leadership development.
Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.
Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models, including SESI’s own positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework called CASE.
An attractive and robust suite of benefits, including comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program, mental health support, fertility and family building, and more.
Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings.
Champion possibility and fuel student success by providing social-emotional services for students who need additional support to shine in school. As a vital, integrated member of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll collaborate with school teams and families in delivering SESI’s proven, high-quality services—including individual or group counseling services.
Professional licensure, including LCSW or LMSW. Master’s degree in social work. 2 years of experience working with children and adolescents in a school, special education, or behavior health setting preferred. MA MTEL certified or willing to take the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure
Starting from USD $60,000.00/Yr. Physical Requirements
Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students.
Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess professional licensure such as LCSW or LMSW. At least two years of experience working with children in educational or behavioral health settings is preferred, along with Massachusetts educator licensure.
Market context
Massachusetts school districts commonly seek school social workers to support student mental health, attendance, and family engagement, especially when caseloads span special education and behavioral health needs. These roles are competitive because employers often prefer a master’s degree, LCSW or LMSW licensure, and school-based or behavioral health experience, with MA MTEL certification sometimes preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and tailor your application to show school setting experience and licensure status.