National Heritage Academies·Taylor, Michigan
The school social worker will provide individual and group counseling to students, manage IEP-related services, and develop behavior intervention plans. They will also conduct assessments, facilitate community referrals, and collaborate with staff to support student success.
Bring your passion for influencing and supporting our youth to National Heritage Academies (NHA) as a school social worker to one of our NHA partner schools. In this position, a cohesive leadership team of deans will be there to support you every step of the way. Along with our result-driven curriculum and commitment to educating the whole child – academically, morally, and socially – you and your students will be set up for success.
National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with communities to build and operate public charter schools.
Founded in 1995, today NHA serves over 100 schools in nine states, with more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Our schools are designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in college, career, and life.
A majority of our schools consistently outperform their local district on the state test.
According to the Center for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University, NHA is a leading performer among charter schools and management organizations, outperforming both conventional district schools and other charter school operators.
In addition, according to our employee survey, over 90% of respondents agree that the work they do is meaningful to them.
Join our team.
Please click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/en/who-we-are] to find out more about our core values.
National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credential. Additionally, a School Social Work Full Approval or Provisional/Professional School Social Worker Certificate issued by the Michigan Online Educator Certification System is required.
Market context
In Michigan, school social worker roles are typically driven by student mental health, attendance, and family support needs, so districts often look for candidates who can work across counseling, intervention, and school teams. This role is competitive because it requires an MSW, a valid LMSW license, and a Michigan School Social Work certificate through MOECS. Before applying, confirm your licensure and certification status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting.