Social Worker; K-8

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KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition‑free public schools educating nearly 190,000 students in grades Prek‑12 across 21 states and Washington, DC. While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise:
Together, A Future Without Limits. You can learn more p.org.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is part of the KIPP national network. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose – college, career, and beyond – so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

The Social Worker is a year‑round, certified position that is responsible for working closely with families, school counselors, teachers, students and school leader(s) to enhance the school’s ability to meet its academic mission, especially where home, school, and community collaboration is key to achieving that mission. The work of the licensed Social Worker is to identify and support students and their families in eliminating barriers that impact learning.

Success in this role is measured by improving student social, emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes and acting as a liaison with community agencies to ensure services.

This role reports directly to the Assistant Principal of Operations and will work regionally with the Manager of Student Support Services. The hours mirror the staff hours of the school the role is based.

• Conduct assessments of individuals and families to improve student social, emotional, behavioral and academic outcomes.
• Conduct reliable and valid assessments of students and families to inform the design of interventions to remove barriers to learning.
• Participate in the development of school‑wide prevention initiatives and policies related to attendance, proactive truancy, and determining barriers and reasons for excessive absences.
• Participate in the development of school‑wide prevention initiatives and policies related to safety, violence prevention, positive culture, social/emotional health, and welfare of students.
• Conduct home visits, when necessary, in partnership with the school counselor’s plan for attendance interventions and supports.
• Complete assessments of campus needs to prioritize service delivery.
• Provide consultation to school personnel, parents/guardians, and community partners to enhance understanding of student needs, develop effective interventions, and build school capacity.
• Act as a liaison with community agencies to ensure continuity of services in partnership with the school counselors.
• Provide follow‑up crisis counseling and referrals to appropriate providers.
• Demonstrate the use of evidence‑informed practices in interventions.
• Utilize data to assess needs of individuals, groups, and whole school population.
• Maintain accurate, complete and punctual records, safeguarding privacy and confidentiality as required by law, district / state policy, and licensing requirements.
• Meet the minimum professional development requirements set forth by the licensing board.
• Adhere to state and district mandating reporting requirements as they pertain to safety concerns.
• Ensure that students and their families receive services within the context of multicultural understanding and competence.
• Empower students and families to access and effectively utilize school and community resources.
• Assist with the onboarding of new KIPP families.
• Perform other duties as outlined by school or regional leadership teams.

• Starting salary $50,000 for a first‑year school social worker, adjusted for experience and a required Master’s degree.
• Access to health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Access to individual short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement program with company match.
• Support for teacher practice and growth; all lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development.
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