School Social Worker at Aspire Charter Academy (Part-Time)

National Heritage Academies • Gary, IN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Aspire Charter Academy is seeking a part-time School Social Worker for 8 hours per week. The role provides counseling, behavioral support, assessments, crisis intervention, and consultation for special and general education students. The School Social Worker collaborates with students, parents, teachers, school staff, and other school system personnel to support student learning and success, while maintaining required clinical records and documentation.

Requirements

• Hold a valid license for the state in which the candidate will work.
• Master's degree in Social Work.
• Social Worker License issued by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA).
• School Social Worker License issued by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE).

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling and classroom support to special education students as required by their IEPs; monitor progress toward IEP goals and participate in IEP meetings.
• Provide group and individual counseling to general education students and monitor their responses to identified interventions.
• Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including supporting and consulting with general and special education teachers.
• Complete psychosocial assessments to help determine special education services.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate results to team members in parent-friendly language.
• Complete risk assessments for students referred for school social work services.
• Build relationships with students and parents and participate in school planning.
• Identify needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to support recommended educational and behavioral interventions.
• Consult with staff on behavioral, emotional, and environmental issues affecting student participation in learning, and collaborate with school personnel to implement strategies that promote learning.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate statistical reports in accordance with school social work program standards.

Benefits

• Starting pay above traditional public schools’ market scales.
• Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• High level of support for staff from an experienced leadership team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time