26-27 South Campus Elementary Social Worker

St. Augustine Preparatory Academy•Milwaukee, WI

79d•$55,000 - $61,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aug Prep is more than a school, it's a community where excellence, faith, and holistic education come together. We’re not only about high standards but also creating a place where people love to grow, learn, and inspire! We currently serve over 2,400 K4-12 students in our ninth year at our South Campus. We are thrilled to launch our North Campus in the 26-27 school year, initially serving about 300 students in grades K4-6 and 9. Aug Prep offers a robust benefits package including medical/dental/vision, a 401(k) with employer match and employer-sponsored disability coverage. Full-time employees each receive $2500/year for college courses or professional development. For a more complete list of our benefits, please click HERE. In This Role, You Will : Student Support Manage a caseload of students and provide faith-based school social work services. Provide short-term individual Christian counseling in areas including trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, grief, and social development. Facilitate small group sessions (e.g., grief/loss, managing anxiety, emotional control, positive self-image, socialization skills). Conduct home visits as needed to support student success. Complete mandated reports in accordance with Wisconsin state laws. Assist with attendance, truancy protocols, and collaboration meetings as needed. Collaboration & Whole-Child Support Partner with teachers to integrate social-emotional learning and faith integration within the classroom, including co-teaching lessons when appropriate. Collaborate with the Special Education Department and academic staff to support students holistically. Provide resources and connections to churches, local agencies, and community professionals to meet family needs. Communicate proactively with parents, offering both individual guidance and school-wide resources. Plan and lead professional development sessions to equip faculty and staff to recognize and respond to student social-emotional needs. Professional Responsibilities Maintain timely, accurate, and professional documentation of student interactions. Build trusting relationships so each child feels known, seen, and loved. Model the Aug Prep Way by serving in love with integrity, respect, courage, and perseverance. Serve with flexibility and a team-first mindset, recognizing that no duty is outside the scope of supporting students and strengthening the school community.

Requirements

A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or similar required.
Has an understanding of trauma-informed care
Have a passion to integrate faith with social work within their day-to-day counseling and social work practice
Demonstration of knowledge and competence in the practice of social work in educational settings, including basic counseling and evaluation.
Demonstration of organizational skills.
Ability to perceive, understand, and respond well to the emotional state of others.
Compassion and empathy for students, parents, and colleagues.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Highly effective oral and written communication skills; bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Professionalism and discretion.
Active participation in a Christian church.
Effective oral and written communication skills
Team player committed to the St. Augustine Preparatory mission and model.
The candidate must demonstrate and possess the highest integrity, and be able to live the values, beliefs, and culture of St. Augustine Prep.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred.
WI State License (i.e. DPI P001 Pupil Services, APSW, LCSW) preferred.
bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of students and provide faith-based school social work services.
Provide short-term individual Christian counseling in areas including trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, grief, and social development.
Facilitate small group sessions (e.g., grief/loss, managing anxiety, emotional control, positive self-image, socialization skills).
Conduct home visits as needed to support student success.
Complete mandated reports in accordance with Wisconsin state laws.
Assist with attendance, truancy protocols, and collaboration meetings as needed.
Partner with teachers to integrate social-emotional learning and faith integration within the classroom, including co-teaching lessons when appropriate.
Collaborate with the Special Education Department and academic staff to support students holistically.
Provide resources and connections to churches, local agencies, and community professionals to meet family needs.
Communicate proactively with parents, offering both individual guidance and school-wide resources.
Plan and lead professional development sessions to equip faculty and staff to recognize and respond to student social-emotional needs.
Maintain timely, accurate, and professional documentation of student interactions.
Build trusting relationships so each child feels known, seen, and loved.
Model the Aug Prep Way by serving in love with integrity, respect, courage, and perseverance.
Serve with flexibility and a team-first mindset, recognizing that no duty is outside the scope of supporting students and strengthening the school community.