School Social Worker, Massachusetts

Job overview

The School Social Worker works in person in Gardner, MA, at a public school district. The stated pay range is $40,000–$54,000 per year. The assignment is scheduled for December 1, 2026 through June 4, 2027, with 35 hours per week, supporting elementary and middle school students. The social worker assesses students’ social, emotional, mental health, and adaptive needs and contributes to special education eligibility and planning. The role provides direct services and collaborates with school staff and IEP teams to align supports and goals with students’ needs.

What you'll do

• Evaluate eligibility for special education services and placement as an IEP team member
• assess social and emotional development, mental health status, and adaptive behavior
• consider cultural, environmental, and socioeconomic factors
• determine related service needs and set goals aligned with eligibility
• collaborate on functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans
• share findings at IEP meetings and conferences
• provide individual, group, or evidence-based curriculum instruction as required by the IEP
• deliver direct social work services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

school social worker

student support

mental health services

iep

special education

elementary and middle school

gardner ma

princeton staffing solutions

$40k–$54k/year

35 hours weekly

local or travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Referral bonus
• weekly direct deposit
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• licensure and CEU reimbursement
• clinical management support.

Why this role

Local or travel W2 assignment; 35 weekly hours; assignment dates December 1, 2026–June 4, 2027; MSW required; state social worker license and educational certification if required.

About the employer

Princeton Staffing Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.