School Social Worker (Child Study Team) 2026-2027

OUR MISSION

The BRICK Education Network (BEN) mission is to relentlessly knock down all barriers to students’ academic success. Our innovative model aligns an individualized excellent education with the necessary family supports to make sure each and every child can succeed. It’s our vision that each and every child will have an unimpeded path to unlocking their limitless potential.

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BRICK currently has schools in two regions: Gateway Academy in Newark, New Jersey, and BRICK Buffalo Academy in Buffalo, New York.

Gateway Academy Charter School was formed this past summer by merging Achieve Community Charter School (K-8) and People's Preparatory Charter School (9-12), two schools that having been serving students and families in Newark for 15 years. As a full K-12 continuum, we start our college-focused academic programming in kindergarten and yield better results for Newark students for generations to come. We are so much more than a school; we are a full ecosystem of supports that spans from cradle to career. We provide our families with free wraparound services like prenatal care, career services, and housing support. Our high school alumni receive up to six years of post-graduate assistance. Gateway Academy attracts a diverse staff devoted to nurturing our students’ intellect and identities in order to prepare them to graduate from college and to chart their own course.

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Joining the BRICK Networks is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting entrepreneurial organization. BEN’s unique approach to transforming public education puts successful students and world-class schools at the center of vibrant communities. Powered by diverse leaders and a commitment to fighting the status quo, BRICK is building resilient, intelligent, creative kids by equipping them with a high-quality, nurturing education and thriving, engaged families to support their success from cradle to career. As a member of the BRICK Gateway Academy Charter School team, you will have the rare opportunity to play a significant role in building the foundation of BRICK in the region.

OverviewRole: The School Social Worker serves as a critical member of the school community. The Social Worker delivers and monitors high-quality, data-driven, interventions to support students in meeting and surpassing their individualized goals. The role will include providing core services to scholars and staff in prevention, consultation, intervention, and assessment. The Social Worker will work with Special Education scholars and staff; as well as General Education scholars and staff. The ideal candidate will have school experience, CST experience, and outside of school clinical experience.

Essential Functions

• Serve as CST (Child Study Team) case manager, complete social history assessments, schedule and facilitate CST meetings

• Provide individual and group counseling services for students mandated to receive services through their IEP and 504 plans

• Collaborate with network Director of SPED (Special Education) and SEL (Social Emotional Learning) and to implement the BRICK SPED and SEL model in the school

• Facilitate staff trainings in the areas of child development, behavior best practices, SEL competencies etc.

• Conduct classroom observations of students; collect and record data; and communicate with school staff on scholar progress

• Provide Tier 2 & 3 individual and group counseling services to students identified through the BRtS (I&RS) process

• Conduct functional behavior assessments and develop behavior intervention plans; support staff in implementation and oversee progress monitoring

• Provide crisis intervention services such as suicide risk assessments as necessary

• Connect students and families to supports and services with outside agencies; collaborate with collateral contacts to ensure quality and continuity of care

• Serve as the school HIB coordinator and investigator

• Work closely with network Director of SPED and SEL and to implement the BRICK SPED and SEL model in the school

Qualifications

• Possess a Masters in Social Work and hold a NJ Department of Education School Social Worker Certification

• Experience holding individual and group counseling with students who have emotional and/or behavioral struggles

• Experience supporting teachers in the implementation of SEL program

• At least three years of experience working with high school aged students in urban setting required

• Accessible outside of work hours for students, as needed

Salary, Goals Employment Period

• Salary Range: Competitive compensation package

• Full time

• Employment Period: Twelve Months

• Fringe Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision

BRICK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. BRICK promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.