Immediate School Social Worker

Company 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.

Job Description

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 process for social services and community partners including :

Providing regular one-on-one counseling or group counseling to students and families

Consulting with the school-based leadership team to develop comprehensive supports and interventions to students who are presenting challenging behavior

COMPETENCIES

Qualifications

Additional Information

The starting salary for this position is $62,000.

Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a highly competitive benefits package. Opportunities for performance-based bonuses are also available.

KIPP Indy Legacy High is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.