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School Social Worker Job Scorecard

Organization: BridgePrep Academy & SMART Management

Position: School Social Worker

Reports to: Principal or Campus Administrator

Compensation: $55,000 - $62,000 Base Salary

Organization Description

SMART Management is a mission-driven education management organization supporting high-quality Pre-K-12 charter schools across Florida. We partner closely with school leaders and governing boards to build strong academic, operational, and cultural systems that help schools - and educators - thrive long term.

BridgePrep Academy, the largest network supported by SMART Management, serves students across 21 schools and is united by a bold mission: to provide a rigorous, student-centered academic experience enriched by an extended Spanish language program. At BridgePrep, educators are part of a collaborative, growth-oriented community where high expectations, strong support, and a deep belief in every child's potential guide our work each day.

Join a network where your work matters, your growth is prioritized, and every classroom is a place where students are known, challenged, and supported. Learn more at smartmgnt.com or bridgeprepacademy.com.

Job Description

The School Social Worker supports students in overcoming social, emotional, behavioral, and attendance-related barriers to ensure they can fully engage in learning and succeed in school. Reporting to the principal or campus administrator, the School Social Worker plays a critical role in improving student attendance, promoting well-being, and connecting students and families to essential resources.

This role requires a highly organized, data-driven, and student-centered professional who can analyze attendance and behavioral data, provide counseling and intervention, and collaborate with staff and families to ensure all students are positioned for success. The School Social Worker works directly with students throughout the school day, providing individualized and group support, monitoring attendance and engagement, facilitating intervention plans, and offering real-time guidance to address social-emotional and environmental needs. The School Social Worker also contributes to schoolwide systems that promote student accountability, safety, and overall well-being.

Key Activities

Attendance Intervention & Truancy Prevention

• Monitor and analyze student attendance data to identify at-risk and truant students
• Develop and implement attendance intervention and truancy prevention plans
• Conduct home visits, parent meetings, and attend truancy hearings as required
• Collaborate with school staff and external agencies to improve student attendance

Student Support & Counseling

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to address social-emotional, behavioral, and environmental needs
• Conduct assessments including behavioral evaluations and bio-psychosocial histories
• Develop and implement individualized student support and intervention plans
• Support students experiencing challenges such as mental health concerns, family instability, or crisis situations
• Participate in crisis response efforts and provide post-crisis support services

Data Analysis & Student Monitoring

• Track, document, and report student attendance, behavior, and intervention outcomes
• Analyze trends to identify systemic needs and recommend strategies for improvement
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant case documentation

Student-Centered Responsibilities

• Actively participate in Student-Based Team (SBT) and MTSS processes
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to support at-risk students
• Facilitate prevention and education sessions on topics such as mental health, substance abuse, bullying, and character development
• Support student success planning by involving families, teachers, and other stakeholders

Student & Family Engagement

• Build strong relationships with students and families to support attendance and well-being
• Conduct regular parent conferences & provide education on attendance policies & student needs
• Communicate clearly and consistently regarding interventions and available resources
• Advocate for students and families to ensure access to appropriate services

Community Partnerships & Resources

• Develop and maintain partnerships with community agencies and service providers
• Connect students and families to external resources for academic, social, and emotional support
• Collaborate with law enforcement, social services, and other agencies when necessary

Mission

Ensure every student is present, supported, and equipped to overcome social, emotional, and environmental barriers in order to fully participate in school and achieve academic success.

Success in Year 1:

• Reduction in chronic absenteeism and improved attendance rates among targeted students
• 90%+ of identified at-risk students have documented intervention plans implemented with fidelity
• Timely and accurate documentation of all student cases, interventions, and outcomes
• Positive feedback from staff and families regarding responsiveness, support, and communication
• Meets highly effective on professionalism (timeliness, compliance, communication, and follow-through)

Cultural Fit - Core Values

• And How Are the Children?: Student safety, well-being, and growth are the top priorities.
• Big Rocks First: Focus on student support systems that most impact student success.
• Own It: Take responsibility for ensuring students receive the help they need.
• Expect More: Believe every student can succeed with the right support.
• Results Matter: Use data to reflect, adjust, and improve student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Master's degree in Social work or related field preferred Bilingual is a plus
• One (1) year of experience in social work or one (1) year of experience working in a school for a community agency or graduate internship

• Bilingual perferred
• Valid or eligible Florida school counselor certification preferred
• Alignment with SMART Management & BridgePrep Academy's mission and values

Reference Checks

All final candidates for this position will be asked to arrange three reference checks one of which must be with a former manager.