Social Worker

Position Type:
Special Education/School Social Worker

Date Posted:
8/5/2026

Location:
Barber Prep Academy

District:
Barber Preparatory Academy
About the Team

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified School Social Worker to join Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan.

Be part of the difference at Barber Preparatory Academy! Barber Preparatory Academy is a public charter school serving students in grades PK-8. Our school provides a well-rounded education that includes community service learning, competitive athletics, and a supportive learning environment. Celebrating more than 10 years of serving the Highland Park community, Barber Prep is known for its welcoming staff, strong school culture, and commitment to student success.

Barber Preparatory Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, a growing network of public charter schools serving PK-12 students across the United States since 2014.

About the Opportunity

The School Special Education Social Worker supports students' academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health needs by providing direct services, conducting special education evaluations, collaborating with families and school teams, and connecting students with community resources. This position also provides individual and small-group services in accordance with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) while supporting general education intervention efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist students and families in accessing appropriate school and community-based services.
• Provide individual and small-group counseling focused on social-emotional development, behavior management, conflict resolution, goal setting, and other identified student needs.
• Conduct social work evaluations for special education eligibility and prepare required evaluation reports.
• Participate in IEP meetings and provide case management support as appropriate.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success.
• Assist with crisis prevention, intervention, and post-crisis support.
• Serve on Student Support Teams, Child Study Teams, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and collaborate in the development and implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBIPs/BIPs).
• Provide consultation and coaching to teachers and staff regarding effective behavioral and social-emotional supports.
• Coordinate with community agencies and outside providers to ensure continuity of services.
• Promote regular student attendance and support families in addressing barriers to school success.
• Maintain accurate documentation and confidential student records in compliance with FERPA, IDEA, MARSE, and other applicable regulations.
• Other duties as needed.

About You

• Valid Michigan Professional School Social Worker Certificate (PSWC) issued by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).
• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Experience providing school-based social work services, including counseling, crisis intervention, behavioral interventions, consultation, and family engagement.
• Experience working with students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
• Knowledge of the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE), IDEA, special education evaluation procedures, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, families, community agencies, and school personnel.
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential student records in accordance with FERPA, IDEA, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, solve practical problems, and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Demonstrated professionalism, flexibility, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to successfully pass all required federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI).
• Previous experience in a public or charter school setting.
• Experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Experience collaborating with outside mental health agencies and community organizations.

About Us

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." - Ron Packard, CEO & Founder


ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.


We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits - time & peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies?locations

Health benefits - stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits - keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.