Social Worker/ School Adjustment Counselor 2026-2027

About the role

Brooke Charter Schools is a network of four public charter schools, serving grades K-12 in Mattapan, Roslindale, and East Boston. At Brooke, we coach and invest in our teachers so that they can help our students achieve at the highest levels and graduate from college. We believe academic achievement empowers our students to live choice-filled lives and enhances their ability to contribute to creating a just world. In a culture of achievement, educators support students in recognizing and building on their identities as sources of strength even as they work to grow and achieve in new ways.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individual and small groups of students in the areas of social skills, self‑regulation, self‑advocacy, etc.
• Create and implement positive behavioral plans.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure students receive the support they need.
• Provide crisis intervention for students, which may include risk assessments, safety contracts, and social service interventions.
• Meet with parents to discuss student progress and help refer parents to outside resources as needed.
• Write and implement IEP goals.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments and classroom behavioral observations.

Requirements

• Hold a valid MA DESE School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor license, LICSW, LCSW, LSW, or LMHC.
• Have extensive knowledge of child development and age‑appropriate social and emotional skills.
• Believe that great teaching closes the achievement gap and have an unwavering belief in all students’ capabilities.
• Be professional, warm, and collaborative with students, families, and colleagues.
• Be committed to fostering diversity by cultivating anti‑racist practices and removing bias, empowering students with the resources they need to create choice‑filled lives for themselves and their futures.
• Be able to start immediately.
• Commit to reflecting the diverse community we serve in our staff and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Pay

Salaries are competitive with local districts, ranging from $72,000 to $129,000, commensurate with experience. Licensed school adjustment counselors/school social workers also earn an additional $3,300 stipend for working in a high‑need area.