NJ Certified High School Social Worker (2026-2027)

Achievers Early College Prep•Trenton, NJ

5d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School (AECP) is New Jersey’s first public charter school for students in middle school and high school that provides them with the unique opportunity to pursue one of four STEAM pathways (Health Sciences, Digital Media, Audio Engineering and Cisco Computer Networking). Students can have access to a program that allows them to earn up to 60 college credits, NOCTI credentials and workplace training. AECP is determined to ensure that students can enhance their journey through high school and graduate with content mastery, skills, and experiences that are essential to the current marketplace and the world beyond. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and families in a school setting, be able to provide support to students with various needs, and coordinate with teachers and other school staff to ensure that students receive the best possible support. As the Social Worker of a Child Study Team they will serve students enrolled at CCSP. This role involves providing evaluation and determination services in accordance with New Jersey State Code and Guidelines, including case management for the IEP/504 creation process. The Social Worker will conduct social assessments and reports, coordinate assessments and evaluations to determine student needs, and conduct meetings during school hours. Support for SEMI reporting and related services is also a key responsibility. The position requires attending Assessment Plan meetings, completing social assessments and reports for the Child Study Team Manager, and maintaining a caseload in compliance with state timelines and guidance. Case management responsibilities, attending Eligibility Conference meetings, and working in compliance with Catapult Learning Policy and Procedure manual for Evaluation and Determination services in New Jersey are also part of the role. The candidate must possess expert knowledge in NJ Code and procedures regarding student services and accommodations, counsel students with IEPs, support the attendance team, screen for signs of trauma, and counsel students with trauma and other mental health needs. Additional responsibilities include working closely with school administration, teachers, and staff to identify students needing support, developing and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), providing support for behavioral, emotional, and academic challenges, facilitating communication between school staff, families, and community resources, providing crisis intervention, and maintaining accurate student records. Attendance at required meetings and trainings is also expected.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Ability to work independently and remain focused on task completion
Excellent ability to interact and communicate with students of all ages, parents, and school personnel
Strong written communication skills
Excellent motivation and ability to complete a multi-step process involving many participants
Excellent organizational skills
Computer access and literacy to be able to use relevant web-based software
Proactive; problem-solver; and self-driven
Good organizational and time-management skills
Valid NJ School Social Work Certification
Experience in Social Work for an underserved population

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates alignment and commitment to Achievers Early College Prep's mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy
Adaptable in a growing environment; Is flexible and solutions-oriented
Evidence of self-motivation, taking initiatives, and willingness to be a team player
Experience in schools that rely heavily on intervention, literacy, and content knowledge as a means to dramatically increase student achievement
Driven to deliver rigorous instruction by emphasizing student engagement with complex texts, critical thinking, and comprehensive literary analysis
Exhibits a laser focus on analyzing student work and student data, coupled with a deep commitment to data-driven decision making
Quantifiable track record of outstanding academic results
Unwavering commitment to feedback, improvement, practice, and notion of “I’M ALL IN!”
Culturally aware, culturally sensitive, and asset-based thinking

Responsibilities

Provides Evaluation and Determination services in accordance with New Jersey State Code and Guidelines. Case Management involves the IEP/504 creation process.
Provides social assessments and reports as needed for students receiving Initial evaluations or Reevaluations.
Conduct & Coordinate assessments and evaluations to determine the needs of individual students.
Conduct meetings during school hours.
Supports the coordination of SEMI reporting and related services.
Attend Assessment Plan meetings for all students referred for Initial evaluation
As assigned, completes social assessments, creates reports submitted to the Child Study Team Manager per Achievers ECP procedures
Maintain a caseload in compliance with state timelines and other mandated state/school guidance.
Complete Case Management responsibilities as assigned
Attend Eligibility Conference for Initial and Re-evaluations if requested
Work in compliance with the Catapult Learning Policy and Procedure manual for Evaluation; Determination services in New Jersey
Expert knowledge in NJ Code and procedures regarding student services and accommodations
Counsel students with IEPs
Support attendance team
Screen for signs of trauma and counsels students with trauma and other mental health needs
Other responsibilities as assigned
Work closely with school administration, teachers, and other staff members to identify students who need additional support.
Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with special needs.
Provide support to students with behavioral, emotional, and academic challenges.
Facilitate communication between school staff, families, and community resources.
Provide crisis intervention and support to students and families as needed
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student progress and services provided
Attend meetings and trainings as required