Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Grant Funded) at Pasadena Unified School District
About the Employer
Pasadena Unified School District serves the communities of Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre. The area is prominent for its numerous historical landmarks as well as the Rose Bowl Stadium and Tournament of Roses. PUSD currently serves over 15,000 students and is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students and staff. We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package to our employees, a District sponsored Induction program for those new to the profession (valued at $6000/year), and discounts on before and after school child care for our employees. Join our team today!
Job Summary
Job Summary
This is a grant funded position. The length of the assignment is dependent on funding availability. Location: District Office Department: Student Wellness & Support Services Hours/Day: 8 hours/day Days/Week: 5 days/week Months/Year: 12 months/year *** View Job Description for details ***
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: Master's degree in Social Work or related field. Experience: Four (4) years experience working with school age children in an educational or social services setting. Experience working with "at risk" students preferred. Special License, certification or other requirements: Licensed as Clinical Social Worker by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Incumbents must be licensed in California for a total of two (2) years prior to commencing any supervision an associate Clinical Social Worker and must have practiced psychotherapy or provided direct supervision of associate's or marriage and family therapist interns or trainees who perform psychotherapy for at least two (2) years within in the last five (5) years immediately preceding supervision. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS Employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation and without hazard to themselves or others. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.Seeing to monitor student behavior and read a variety of materials.Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned instructional equipment.Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file materials.Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. HAZARDS: Contact with hostile or abusive individuals with unpredictable behaviors.
The application attachments must include: 1) Transcripts showing completion of a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) 2) Proof of registration with the California Board of Behavioral Science as A Licensed Clinical Social Worker 3) Updated Resume 4) Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter) 5) Three (3) Letters of Recommendations **Current PUSD employees may: Submit a “short application” on Edjoin.com; Only provide documents needed to meet minimum qualifications; Submit a transfer request to HR for positions in the same classification. **Letters of recommendation, resumes, and letters of introduction are not required for internal applicants but are strongly recommended. **Employees meeting minimum qualifications shall be interviewed. *DEGREE VERIFICATION: Transcripts and degrees received outside the United States must be supplemented by a complete evaluation report from a regionally accredited foreign degrees review agency. For more information on foreign degree evaluation, visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635) Only equivalency evaluations are acceptable. Translated transcripts are not acceptable. Notarized transcripts are not acceptable.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: Master's degree in Social Work or related field. Experience: Four (4) years experience working with school age children in an educational or social services setting. Experience working with "at risk" students preferred. Special License, certification or other requirements: Licensed as Clinical Social Worker by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Incumbents must be licensed in California for a total of two (2) years prior to commencing any supervision an associate Clinical Social Worker and must have practiced psychotherapy or provided direct supervision of associate's or marriage and family therapist interns or trainees who perform psychotherapy for at least two (2) years within in the last five (5) years immediately preceding supervision. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS Employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation and without hazard to themselves or others. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.Seeing to monitor student behavior and read a variety of materials.Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned instructional equipment.Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file materials.Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. HAZARDS: Contact with hostile or abusive individuals with unpredictable behaviors.
The application attachments must include: 1) Transcripts showing completion of a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) 2) Proof of registration with the California Board of Behavioral Science as A Licensed Clinical Social Worker 3) Updated Resume 4) Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter) 5) Three (3) Letters of Recommendations **Current PUSD employees may: Submit a “short application” on Edjoin.com; Only provide documents needed to meet minimum qualifications; Submit a transfer request to HR for positions in the same classification. **Letters of recommendation, resumes, and letters of introduction are not required for internal applicants but are strongly recommended. **Employees meeting minimum qualifications shall be interviewed. *DEGREE VERIFICATION: Transcripts and degrees received outside the United States must be supplemented by a complete evaluation report from a regionally accredited foreign degrees review agency. For more information on foreign degree evaluation, visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635) Only equivalency evaluations are acceptable. Translated transcripts are not acceptable. Notarized transcripts are not acceptable.
Comments and Other Information
BENEFITS:
Pasadena Unified School District offers exceptional benefits including:
> Excellent health, dental, and vision plans with flexible options to meet varying needs with minimal out-of-pocket costs. The district offers multiple medical plans (HMOs and PPOs through Blue Cross/Blue Shield or Kaiser), dental plan with Delta Dental, and vision with VSP or Spectera.
> Discounts with PUSD’s Early Childhood Education Program for staff enrolling their children in preschool education
> Discounts with Pasadena LEARNs Program for staff needing before & after school support as well as summer enrichment
> For those new to the teaching profession, a District provided Induction program (value of $6000 per year) as well as coaching and mentoring support and ongoing professional development for all staff
> Free annual health screening through partnership with SISC
> District paid life insurance of $10,000
> District paid AD&D coverage
> Flexible Spending Account
> For applicants who qualify, the District also offers a 457(b) tax-sheltered annuity plan
> Membership with CALPERs or CalSTRS retirement systems
> Up to 16 observed holidays per year
Disclosure: As part of the pre-employment selection process and at any time during employment, Pasadena Unified School District may conduct a comprehensive background review or reviews through a consumer report and/or an investigative consumer report on candidates/employees. The scope of the consumer report/investigative consumer report may include, but is not limited to the following areas: verification of Social Security number; current and previous residences; employment history, including all personnel files; education; references; credit history and reports; criminal history, including records from any criminal justice agency in any or all federal, state or county jurisdictions; birth records; motor vehicle records, including traffic citations and registration; and any other public records. For reporting detail, please reference the Federal Trade Commission’s Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Pasadena Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to Title IX Compliance Officer for staff, Chief Human Resources Officer; 351 S. Hudson Street, Room #116, Pasadena, CA 91109; (626) 396 - 3611.
Comments and Other Information
BENEFITS:
Pasadena Unified School District offers exceptional benefits including:
> Excellent health, dental, and vision plans with flexible options to meet varying needs with minimal out-of-pocket costs. The district offers multiple medical plans (HMOs and PPOs through Blue Cross/Blue Shield or Kaiser), dental plan with Delta Dental, and vision with VSP or Spectera.
> Discounts with PUSD’s Early Childhood Education Program for staff enrolling their children in preschool education
> Discounts with Pasadena LEARNs Program for staff needing before & after school support as well as summer enrichment
> For those new to the teaching profession, a District provided Induction program (value of $6000 per year) as well as coaching and mentoring support and ongoing professional development for all staff
> Free annual health screening through partnership with SISC
> District paid life insurance of $10,000
> District paid AD&D coverage
> Flexible Spending Account
> For applicants who qualify, the District also offers a 457(b) tax-sheltered annuity plan
> Membership with CALPERs or CalSTRS retirement systems
> Up to 16 observed holidays per year
Disclosure: As part of the pre-employment selection process and at any time during employment, Pasadena Unified School District may conduct a comprehensive background review or reviews through a consumer report and/or an investigative consumer report on candidates/employees. The scope of the consumer report/investigative consumer report may include, but is not limited to the following areas: verification of Social Security number; current and previous residences; employment history, including all personnel files; education; references; credit history and reports; criminal history, including records from any criminal justice agency in any or all federal, state or county jurisdictions; birth records; motor vehicle records, including traffic citations and registration; and any other public records. For reporting detail, please reference the Federal Trade Commission’s Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Pasadena Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to Title IX Compliance Officer for staff, Chief Human Resources Officer; 351 S. Hudson Street, Room #116, Pasadena, CA 91109; (626) 396 - 3611.
Application Deadline
1/19/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
12/12/2025
Contact
Julie Reynoso
626.396.3600
626.396.3600
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
Step 1: $7,442 - Step 5: $8,700 Monthly
Step 1: $7,442 - Step 5: $8,700 Monthly
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time