Lynn is a seaside urban district located on Boston’s north shore. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, downtown cultural district, and public parks and open spaces, which include the oceanfront Lynn Shore Reservation and Lynn Woods Reservation. Home to an international population, Lynn Public Schools services almost 17,000 students across 18 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 comprehensive high schools, 1 vocational school, and 1 alternative Jr/Sr high school. We are a linguistically-rich community with 68% of our students speaking two or more languages.
LPS Vision and Core Values
Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, Lynn Public Schools commits to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all of our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.
The Lynn Public Schools is committed to our Core Values:
Inclusiveness
Shared Responsibility
Collaborative Relationships
High Expectations
Inspiring Life-Long Learning
Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family. LPS Strategic Plan
The Lynn Public Schools community celebrates that we live in a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse and connected world. We are committed to hiring educators that represent the diversity of race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, religion and gender.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
Strong demonstrated proficiency in oral and written English and Spanish.
Basic knowledge of district practices, processes, policies, community resources and counseling/social work practices with high risk populations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Demonstrated leadership, time management, and organizational skills
Sensitivity and understanding of working in a multicultural environment
Ability to work under pressure: highly adaptable and flexible
Experience working with persons in crisis.
Operating knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft word processing, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Adobe, and Social Services Data Collection programs and methods.
We encourage you to apply or reach out for more information if you meet some of the qualifications above.
SKILLS And RESPONSIBILITIES
Confirm target population including families living in motels/hotels, families living doubled up and families in stabilization services.
Maintain and prioritize a database of families in need of services.
Work closely with LHAND Case Manager and United Way Mass Bay and Merrimack Valley as part of a project team.
Work closely with homeless families.
Act as liaison with outside agencies that provide services.
Set up regular case conferences.
Work to support family involvement with schools.
Provide information to families regarding to afterschool and summer school programs.
Participate in regular school social worker staff meetings, staff training programs, McKinney Vento Homelessness consultations and accept the responsibility for aiding the development of positive team relationships as requested.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Social Emotional Learning.
REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Social Emotional Learning
Assistant Director of Social Emotional Learning
EVALUATED BY: Executive Director of Social Emotional Learning
Assistant Director of Social Emotional Learning
DAYS: Twelve Month Position
HOURS:Regular Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:45 am – 3:45 pm
Friday 7:45 am – 2:45 pm
Summer Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:45 am – 2:45 pm
Friday 7:45 am – 12:45 pm
SALARY: $62,690
BENEFITS: The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision. Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).
All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, home status or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its program and activities in compliance with Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and M.G.L., Ch.76. Sec.5, M.G.L., Ch. 151B, and M.G.L., Ch.151C.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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