NY School Social Worker (26-27)

School Year: 2025-2026

Immediate Opening: 

The role of a Social Worker at Achievement First:  

The school social worker leads the school's efforts to ensure that students have the emotional support they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Social workers collaborate  and partner with students, parents, and members of the school staff. The position reports jointly to the Director of Special Services and the principal of the building in which they work. 

Responsibilities of Achievement First Social Workers include, but are not limited to: 

Student Culture and Character Development 

• Support the rules, systems, academic, and behavioral philosophy of Achievement First schools through counseling in one-on one and small group support sessions. 
• Create a proactive counseling program that prevents crises and supports the  academically rich environment of the school. 
• Work closely with the Dean of Students to create and maintain a culture of excellence for  all students 
• Serve on special education committees to provide required IEP services. 
• Organize and/or teach health education, sexual education, leadership, alcohol/drug  prevention etc. as needed. 
• Help maintain school and staff morale by organizing school-wide events. 

Management 

• Organize, plan, and regularly schedule student meetings around conflict resolution and  anger management. 
• Serve as the point person for all counseling issues that arise in the student body.
• Meet with individual students who require counseling on their IEPS. 
• Use evidence-based practice to effectively develop treatment and intervention plans for  students and families. 
• Maintain close contact with teachers regarding student behavioral plans. 
• Serve as the liaison to the school’s parent organization. 
• Keep impeccable records of all school-related actions and initiatives. 

Local and parent outreach 

• Develop relationships with community organizations that can help support the school, students, and their families. 
• Serve as a liaison between students/families and local social service agencies when  necessary. 
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of external services and resources.
• Visit homes of Achievement First families when necessary. 

Professional development 

• Attend all staff meetings and professional development workshops. 
• Model the schools REACH (Respect, Enthusiasm, Achievement, Citizenship, and Hard Work) values and set the standard for professional behavior. 
• Work closely with teache