National Heritage Academies·Gary, Indiana
The School Social Worker will provide counseling sessions and support to both special and general education students, monitor IEP goals, and develop behavior intervention plans. They will also conduct assessments and collaborate with staff to promote student learning and well-being.
Located in Gary, IN, Aspire Academy opened in 2008 and serves 650+ K-8 students every year. At Aspire, you can connect passion with purpose.
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Starting pay above traditional public schools’ market scales. Competitive benefits at affordable rates. Demonstrates consistent outperformance against local districts on state tests. Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. Personalized development and coaching opportunities. High level of support for all staff by an experienced leadership team. Emphasis on maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment. We are open to considering qualified Speech-Language Pathologists as either employees or independent contractors.
Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs, as well as progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services and participate in student IEP meetings. Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, as well as monitor the students’ responses to the interventions identified. Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to general and special education teachers. Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services. Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate the results to all team members in parent-friendly language Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services. Establish relationships with both students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning. Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process and collaborate with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning. Provide crisis intervention services. Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.
Qualified candidates must hold a valid licensure for the state they are working in Master's degree in Social Work Social Worker License issued by the Indiana Professional Licensign Agency (IPLA) School Social Worker License issued by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE)
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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess a valid Social Worker License issued by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency and a School Social Worker License from the Indiana Department of Education. A valid licensure for the state of Indiana is also required.
Market context
Indiana school social worker roles are often tied to student support needs, special education services, and attendance or behavior interventions, so demand can be steady in charter and district settings. This part-time opening is competitive because it requires a master’s degree plus both Indiana social work and school social worker licensure, and the benefits listed are competitive with affordable rates. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licenses and prepare examples of school-based casework or student support experience before applying.