--- title: 'Bilingual Social Worker - 2026/2027 School Year at Mastery Charter Schools' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/bilingual-social-worker-2026-2027-school-year-mastery-charter-schools-camden-r7tkcyx9ph74' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-12' --- # Bilingual Social Worker - 2026/2027 School Year at Mastery Charter Schools - **Company:** Mastery Charter Schools - **Location:** Camden, NJ - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-07-17 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/masterycharter/2cedecd8-73f4-401b-b4a5-28045f2c09d1 ## Job description About Mastery: Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students. At Mastery, we’re on a mission to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. Student achievement is not just a goal for our organization; it's the reason we exist, and every member of our team is dedicated to securing student success. We are also committed to pursuing equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing the disparities that limit our students' choices. Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that the success of our students, their families, and the communities we serve will help us achieve our mission. We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environment where honesty, humor, and continuous improvement are celebrated. Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. Together, we can make a lasting impact. The Opportunity: The Social Worker is directly responsible for improving the academic performance and behavioral functioning of the school’s at-risk students through counseling, home visits, direct intervention, and teacher consultation. The Social Worker is also responsible for providing services for students in need of immediate crisis intervention. The Social Worker reports to the Assistant Principal of Specialized Services. Duties and Responsibilities: - Working with students and families to support students’ behavioral and academic success. Setting ambitious goals for improvement for students and implementing whatever interventions are necessary to help students meet those goals. - Handling behavioral health crises that take place in the school. - Managing child abuse reporting for the school and communication with the Department of Human Services. - Serving as the school’s primary liaison with outside agencies and providers. - Serving students who are grieving the loss of a loved one. - Serving students who are pregnant or parenting. Identifying social support services for parenting students including Department of Public Welfare, WIC and parenting classes. - Serving homeless students. - Conducting home visits that support parents and families. - Coordinating the school’s student assistance program and other school-wide student supports. - Tracking data on student supports, crisis situations, and pregnant students. - Conducting specialized individual and group counseling services to address specific emotional, social, and behavioral needs of students and improves their outcomes in the classroom. - Being a visible resource to at-risk students throughout the day. - Maintaining professional documentation of services and referrals provided to students and families. - Any other duties commensurate with the duties/responsibilities/grade of the post Qualifications: - Bilingual in English and Spanish required - At least two years of experience serving as a child or adolescent social worker - Ability to work well on a multidisciplinary team - Strong leadership skills - Excels in problem solving, has a sense of humor, and has a desire to provide only the highest quality services - Explicit and relentless focus on outcomes - Experience working as a school social worker highly desirable but not required - Experience in urban education highly desirable but not required Education and Experience: - Master’s in Social Work or similar clinical field required - NJ Licensure as a LSW, LPC, or LCSW preferred - New Jersey School Social Work Certification required Salary and Bonus Information: - This role is eligible for a $3,000 signing bonus! - New-to-Mastery Social Workers can expect a starting annual salary of between $60,900-$78,500 based on years’ of experience and level of education. Salaries range from $60,900-$102,500, with growth opportunities as your career progresses. Mastery's Benefits Package: We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Some of our most popular benefits include our 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery for full-time employees), enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees, a robust Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling programs, an annual Professional Development Fund, and discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more, as well as access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics. Please go here to see all of our Benefits offerings! Annual Calendar: As you plan to make Mastery your new work home, please feel free to review our calendar here. We like to think our calendar is a benefit of working here too! Why You Should Apply: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. Mastery may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. ## About Mastery Charter Schools ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Mastery Schools is a nonprofit network of charter, turnaround, and renaissance schools serving over 14,000 K-12 students in Philadelphia, PA, and Camden, NJ, focused on preparing students for postsecondary success. - **Entity Type**: Private (Nonprofit) - **Headquarters**: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States - **Founded**: 2001 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Education Administration Programs (K-12 education) - **Target customers**: Students and families in underresourced communities, primarily students of color; B2C (direct student/parent) and B2G (operating public charter schools) - **Mission**: “To ensure all students learn the academic and personal skills they need to be truly prepared for postsecondary success and able to pursue their dreams.” [masterycharter.org](https://masterycharter.org/education-career/teach-at-mastery/) ## Products & Services - **Mastery Charter Schools / Mastery Schools of Camden**: A network of K-12 charter, turnaround, and renaissance schools. The organization also offers a **Mastery Teaching Residency** for aspiring educators and a **Principal Fellowship** for school leadership development. [masterycharter.org](https://masterycharter.org/education-career/teach-at-mastery/) | [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/masterycharter) ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit; not disclosed) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of **$5.2M** (as of most recent data) and **705 employees** (+0.7% YoY). [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/masteryschools) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed in available sources - **Growth Signals**: - Serves over **14,000 students** across multiple campuses in two states. - Headcount growth of **+0.7% YoY** (+8 employees). - Nationally recognized for turning around failing schools: test score gains of **40+ percentage points per grade/subject after three years**, violence reduced by **80%**, and student turnover dropped by **one-third**. [masterycharter.org](https://masterycharter.org/education-career/teach-at-mastery/) ## Competitive Advantages - **Proven turnaround model**: Mastery is nationally recognized for dramatically improving student achievement and safety in previously low-performing schools. - **Scalable operational system**: Interlocking management systems for talent, instruction, culture, and student support ensure consistency across the network. - **Performance-based pay and development**: Competitive salaries ($60,900–$112,700) tied to performance, plus a nationally recognized coaching model for teachers and a principal pipeline program. ## Strategic Focus - **Plan 2029**: A five-year strategic plan guiding the network’s direction, emphasizing academic excellence, equity, and expansion of impact. - **Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT)**: Prioritizing a student-centered approach within the “Ready for Rigor” framework. - **Continuous improvement**: Investing in professional development, leadership pathways (Apprentice School Leader, Principal Fellowship), and talent acquisition for the 2026–2027 school year. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven environment**: Staff are part of a joyful, collaborative community focused on educational equity and making a tangible difference in students’ lives. - **Competitive compensation**: Teacher salaries start at **$60,900** and can reach **$112,700** based on experience and performance. [masterycharter.org](https://masterycharter.org/education-career/teach-at-mastery/) - **Professional growth**: Access to best-in-class training, mentorship, and leadership development programs (Mastery Teaching Residency, Principal Fellowship). - **Culture**: Emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion; staff are “welcomed, championed, and supported” in a collaborative environment. - **Work location**: Schools in **Philadelphia, PA** and **Camden, NJ**; specific remote/hybrid policy not publicly stated (likely on-site given school setting). ## Sources 1. [masterycharter.org – Teach at Mastery](https://masterycharter.org/education-career/teach-at-mastery/) 2. [masterycharter.org – Lead at Mastery](https://masterycharter.org/education-career/lead-at-mastery/) 3. [masterycharter.org – Careers](https://masterycharter.org/careers/) 4. [linkedin.com – Mastery Schools Company Page](https://linkedin.com/company/masteryschools) 5. 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