26-27 School Social Worker

KIPP New Jersey•Newark, NJ

14h•$65,000 - $103,000

About The Position

Here’s what you need to know: As a School Social Worker, you will support special education and general education students to reach their fullest academic and social potential. A bit more about you…you have strong organizational skills and are a communications ace. You want to help kids on an individual basis. You’re willing to do whatever it takes to help each student be successful.

Requirements

MSW, LSW, or LCSW required.
CSSW required.
1-2 years’ experience in counseling and working with adolescents and families
Knowledge of community social service resources and how to access them
Understanding of current rules and regulations regarding child study teams, special education assessments and program requirements
Unwavering commitment to our students and their success
Ability to communicate clearly and to invest stakeholders in student goals
Ability to establish relationships with students and families at all costs
Solution orientation and ability to bring a new lens to challenging problems
A high level of organization skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Serve as a case manager to students with identified special needs as well as for students being referred to the Child Study Team.
Communicate effectively with parents and all stakeholders involved in the IEP process
Use clinical skills to provide group and individual counseling
Provide crisis counseling to students and families experiencing mental health and/or social service emergencies
Deliver behavior management and de-escalation techniques to create a safe school environment for all students.
Implement behavior intervention plans and monitor student progress in conjunction with the school support team.

Benefits

KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to newly hired staff members.
Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements.
KIPP NJ offers a competitive salary range of $65,000-$103,000+ for school social workers.
Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
Participation in the New Jersey Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund, provided appropriate teacher certification
Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions
A school-issued laptop
Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area
Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break
Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers
Employer paid life insurance
Extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity