School Social Worker at Milwaukee Scholars

National Heritage Academies•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee Scholars Charter School, located in Milwaukee, WI, opened in 2011 and serves students K4-8. We are seeking a passionate individual to join our team and connect passion with purpose. We offer a student loan forgiveness program for eligible staff, starting pay above market scales, and support from an experienced leadership team. We emphasize personalized development, coaching, high-level support, and a safe learning environment. Milwaukee Scholars was recognized as one of Milwaukee’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.

Requirements

Master of Social Work degree
Two years of experience as a school social worker and written recommendation of the employer, OR an internship as a school social worker and written recommendation of the school administration
School Social Worker license

Responsibilities

Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs.
Progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services and participate in student IEP meetings.
Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, and monitor their responses to interventions.
Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to general and special education teachers.
Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services.
Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate results to team members in parent-friendly language.
Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services.
Establish relationships with students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning.
Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals.
Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process.
Collaborate with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning.
Provide crisis intervention services.
Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.