KIPP
Education
SchoolSocialWorker-ElementarySchool
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“School Social Worker - Elementary School at KIPP. Skills: School social work, Student support, Behavioral intervention. Provide counseling services to students. Conduct social-emotional assessments”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve student social-emotional well-being; Enhance student academic performance; Reduce disciplinary incidents; Increase family engagement
Industry & Context.
Behavioral issues; Family challenges; Student crises
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree in Social Work or related field, Valid state licensure as LCSW or equivalent, Minimum of 3 years of experience in school social work, Experience working with elementary-aged students, Knowledge of child development and learning theories, Familiarity with special education law and IEP process
Nice to Have
Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English) preferred, Experience with data collection and reporting
What You'll Do.
Provide counseling services to students
Conduct social-emotional assessments
Develop and implement behavior intervention plans
Collaborate with teachers and parents
Facilitate parent education workshops
Connect families with community resources
Participate in IEP meetings
Maintain student records and documentation
Respond to student crises
Promote a positive school climate
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
School staff; Parents; Community agencies
Communication Scope
Student counseling; Parent communication; Staff collaboration
Full Job Description
KIPP — the largest nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools in the nation—has demonstrated, at scale, that all children have the potential to excel academically regardless of race or zip code. KIPP Public Schools is a network of 279 schools with more than 16,000 educators and 210,000 students and alumni, including Indianapolis. KIPP Indy Public Schools (KIPP Indy) was founded in 2004 with one class of fifth-grade students and has grown to serve 1,500 students across three schools. Of the students that attend KIPP Indy, 93% qualify for free and reduced lunch, 95% are African American or LatinX, 12% receive special education services, and 8% are designated as Emerging Bilinguals. As we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: to create joyful, academically excellent schools in which teachers, students, and families are all united around the same goal of preparing students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond— so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world. POSITION OVERVIEW At KIPP Indy, we believe our students’ character and emotional growth is linked inextricably to their academic progress. We are looking for a Social Worker to partner with families, students, and staff to create and implement plans that provide differentiated support for students KIPP Indy. The Social Worker will be a critical part of the KIPP Indy team working directly with our students to ensure they have the support necessary to succeed inside and outside of school. An ideal candidate will be knowledgeable of and respectful for the culture of the community served, support and advocate for students and families from a trauma informed lens, and collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders in supporting students and families in accessing resources. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Manage aspects of referral process for social services and community partners including: * Manage aspects of referral
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