Field- School Social Worker — Student Advocate

At Acceleration Academies, we believe in transforming the lives of students who have disengaged from traditional schooling to achieve their high school diploma through personalized, flexible learning and innovative educational practices, we empower young adults to earn their high school diploma tuition-free. Partnering with school districts nationwide, our dropout recovery and student re-engagement programs are supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to compassionate, impactful teaching.

The Role
As a School Social Worker, you will play a key role in helping our Graduation Candidates (GCs) overcome real-life barriers that impact their ability to stay engaged in school. This is an opportunity to work directly with students and families, build meaningful relationships, and make an immediate impact.

This role is ideal for both experienced professionals and recent MSW graduates with a Florida license who are ready to jump in, make an impact, and grow quickly in a mission-driven environment and who are passionate about student advocacy, community engagement, and equity in education . You’ll gain hands-on experience in a supportive, mission-driven environment while developing critical skills in case management, counseling, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Re-engage students who have been absent 5+ days or are at risk of withdrawal
• Build relationships with students and families to support attendance, persistence, and graduation
• Conduct parent and student meetings to assess needs and develop intervention plans
• Provide individual student support and sessions as needed

• Manage a caseload of at-risk and high-risk students, including pending withdrawals
• Connect students and families to critical resources (housing, food, Medicaid, transportation, etc.)
• Support truancy interventions and attendance-related processes
• Handle mandated reporting (e.g., child abuse/neglect) and coordinate next steps

• Conduct regular home visits within the local community
• Serve as a liaison between the academy, families, and community organizations
• Build partnerships with local agencies to support student and family needs

• Maintain accurate documentation aligned with district and regulatory requirements
• Participate in the Threat Assessment Committee and other required teams
• Collaborate with staff to align on student interventions and support strategies

• Advocate for students and families, ensuring their rights and needs are addressed
• Conduct parent interviews to gather social and developmental history for student support planning
• Assist with enforcement of attendance policies, including excessive absences and truancy processes
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings with school staff, families, and community agencies
• Conduct home visits as part of intervention and engagement strategies
• Provide individual and/or group counseling support, including during crisis situations
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant records in accordance with FERPA, HIPAA, and district policies
• Utilize data to inform interventions and improve student outcomes
• Collaborate with community agencies and refer families to appropriate external resources
• Support Medicaid-related administrative documentation and reporting, as applicable
• Adhere to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics

• Direct impact on students who need the most support
• Field-based work —not just sitting behind a desk
• Real-world experience across education, mental health, and community systems
• Opportunity to grow quickly within a mission-driven organization

What We’re Looking For
Education: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

Licensure: Active Florida certificate in School Social Work or valid Florida Clinical Social Worker license

Experience: Experience working with youth, families, or diverse populations (internships and field placements count) Recent graduates with required licensure are strongly encouraged to…