School Social Worker
Deadline: December 13, 2026
District/Organization: Waterford Montessori Academy
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $55,000 - $62,000
Position Details
The School Social Worker supports the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of students by providing direct services, consultation, and collaboration within the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Grounded in Montessori principles, the Social Worker helps foster a peaceful, respectful learning environment that nurtures the whole child. This role includes supervising the Behavior Teaching Assistant to ensure consistent behavioral support aligned with school expectations and student needs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Student Support and Intervention
- Provide individual and group counseling to students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
- Support student development in emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and positive relationship-building.
- Facilitate restorative conversations and peace circles to promote responsibility, empathy, and healing.
- Collaborate with the MTSS team to develop and implement Tier II and Tier III behavior intervention plans.
- Participate in IEP and 504 meetings; complete necessary social-emotional assessments and reports.
- Collaboration and Family Engagement
- Work closely with Lead Teachers, Administrators, Instructional Coach, Academic Support Team, Grade Level Leads, Special Education (SE), and Student Support Team to identify and support students in need.
- Maintain strong communication with families and provide resources, referrals, and education as needed.
- Coordinate with community agencies and mental health providers to support student and family well-being.
- Promote consistent and aligned behavioral expectations rooted in grace, courtesy, and Montessori values.
- Participate in team meetings, a minimum of 1 hour per week, and as needed.
- Montessori-Aligned Principals
- Promote a peaceful, respectful school climate through social-emotional learning rooted in Montessori philosophy.
- Support the development of independence, empathy, and self-regulation in students.
- Model and encourage calm, respectful communication and conflict resolution strategies.
- Assist in preparing a school environment that reflects order, respect, and student ownership.
- Supervision of Behavior Teaching Assistant (if applicable)
- Provide training, guidance, and ongoing feedback to the Behavior Teaching Assistant.
- Oversee the day-to-day responsibilities of the assistant, ensuring alignment with intervention plans and school expectations.
- Coordinate schedules, document support services, and maintain regular check-ins to ensure consistency in behavioral support.
- Support the assistant's development in implementing proactive strategies, positive reinforcement, and restorative practices.
- Grant-Funded Position Requirements
- Maintain contemporaneous daily activity logs documenting time spent on grant-funded activities in compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements.
- Ensure all documented activities accurately reflect work performed in support of each grant's approved cost objectives, allowable activities, and program requirements.
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution
- Full licensure (LMSW preferred) and School Social Worker approval through the state
- Experience working with children in school settings
- Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practices, restorative justice, and behavior interventions
- Commitment to Montessori principles and whole-child development
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Preferred Experience:
- Experience within a Montessori or alternative education setting
- Familiarity with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) or MTSS frameworks
- Background in family engagement, case management, or community outreach
- Leadership or supervision experience
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan (401k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Account
E-mail: meganm@montessoriedu.com
Website: Link
Attachments: Job-Title_-School-Social-Worker.docx.pdf
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