High School Social Worker (2025-2026)

About Achievers:

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. 

Achievers Fit:

• 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

Essential Qualifications:

• Attend Assessment Plan meetings for all students referred for Initial evaluation
• As assigned, completes social assessment, creates report, and submits to Child Study Team Managerper Achievers ECP procedures
• Maintain caseload in compliance with state timelines and other state and school guidance.
• Complete Case Management responsibilities as assigned
• Attend Eligibility Conference for Initial and Re-evaluations if requested
• Complete all required paperwork in accordance with mandated timelines
• Work in compliance with the Catapult Learning Policy and Procedure manual for Evaluation;Determination services in New Jersey
• Remain current with regard to NJ Code and procedures regarding services provided to students
• Counsel students with IEPs 
• Support attendance team
• Screen for signs of trauma and counsels students with trauma and other mental health needs
• Must be bi-lingual in Spanish & English
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

• 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
• Must be bi-lingual in Spanish & English