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

Oracle; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspire Charter Academy in Gary, Indiana, is seeking a part-time School Social Worker to support students in K‑8 through IEP-mandated counseling and behavioral services.

The role involves group and individual counseling, collaboration with teachers, and crisis intervention, with emphasis on a safe learning environment.

Qualified candidates must hold Indiana licensure, a Master’s in Social Work, and SSW credentials; compensation is above district scales.

Qualifications

• 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(y) Agency (IPLA).
• School Social Worker License issued by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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

Gary, IN, United States

Job Description

This position is scheduled for 20 hours per week.

School Information:

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.

Starting pay above traditional public schools’ market scales.

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 coachingopportunities.

High level of support for all staffby 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications:

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)

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 63957
• Job Category Other Instructional or Certified
• Posting Date 03/31/2026, 03:53 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 4900 W 15th Ave, Gary, IN, 46406, US