2026-27 School Social Worker

One City Schools; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time-off program

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

One City Schools in Madison is hiring a School Social Worker dedicated to helping students and families overcome learning barriers. The successful candidate will collaborate with staff and community partners to provide crucial support.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree, Wisconsin Certification eligibility, and experience with diverse populations. Attractive benefits include health coverage, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 18 and under and their families.
• Valid Wisconsin Certification or eligibility for certification.
• Knowledge and skills in effective intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement intervention programs for at-risk students.
• Collaborate with community agencies to support student success.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Child development understanding

Communication skills

Behavior management

Team collaboration

Time management

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Wisconsin Certification

Tools

Computer software

Job description

School Social Worker

The School Social Worker will help parents, students and school staff identify needs that interfere with learning, and work with students and families to get the services they need. They will collaborate with teachers, young children, a dynamic school leadership team, other team members, parents, service providers, volunteers and partners. The role involves assessment, consultation with school staff and community providers, development and implementation of behavior management plans, and providing indirect and direct services.

Job Responsibilities and Roles

• Develop and implement intervention and prevention programs that assist in the reduction of at-risk students, including implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) utilizing evidence-based interventions.
• Participate on problem-solving teams to support student success and collaborate with community agencies to promote accessibility of services to the school community and inclusion of student families.
• Prioritize student safety through consistent implementation of the Student Code of Conduct and school-wide systems of management and discipline.
• Personalize student supports through mastery and innovative use of curriculum supplements and technology resources, as available.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with parents and the school community to foster individual student success and growth while engaging families in the therapy program.
• Support the professional development of colleagues through referrals, collaboration with outside services, and linking services and intervention strategies to the classroom to enhance the student’s overall educational development.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, parents, organizational partners, service providers and volunteers.
• Participate in various meetings for the purpose of addressing student goals and needs, and to meet laws/policies.
• Maintain and submit information/records including student progress for all students.
• Maintain consistent attendance, and implement and comply with One City’s policies and procedures.
• Advocate for One City’s vision and commit to our district’s common themes of equity, cultural competence, high expectations, developmental appropriateness, attention to individual students (including those with special needs), appropriate use of technology, and student assumption of responsibility.
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and exercise sound, professional judgment especially in interactions with administration, colleagues, families, and students.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with school district policies and procedures; and attend professional development with One City’s education partners as necessary.
• Model appropriate behavior rooted in integrity, self-respect, compassion, perseverance and a willingness to encourage and allow students to take risks.
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of planning time.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with instructional, student support and school leadership teams.
• Strive to communicate the positive aspects of One City to the public in word and deed.
• Help maintain a clean and orderly educational environment and facility, and always show grace and support when engaging children, parents and guests who utilize or visit One City.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of One City, and to working with young children from diverse racial/cultural populations and their families.
• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children ages 18 and under and their families.
• Valid Wisconsin Certification, or eligibility for certification. One City will help secure certification if hired.
• Knowledge of subject matter/course content and resources relevant to the assignment.
• Knowledge and skills in using effective strategies and practices specific to various challenges and disabilities.
• Knowledge and skills in administering, scoring and interpreting relevant assessments.
• Knowledge and understanding of child development and communication development.
• Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior and using data to assess, monitor and inform instruction for student growth; skills and abilities in organization, time management, and record keeping.
• Ability to operate a computer and learn and utilize software and other technology in instruction.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other professionals in a team setting.
• Ability to interact positively and effectively with parents, students, staff and administrators.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Success working in an urban setting with students from diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Excellent judgment, growth mindset, communication and creative problem-solving skills.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive.
• Understands challenges and opportunities in a start-up public charter school environment.
• Ability to regularly lift and push at least 50 pounds.
• Completion of a background check required.

Compensation and Evaluation

• Minimum $50,000+, depending on knowledge, experience and demonstrated impact on student achievement and children’s success.
• Generous time-off program, including 18 days of PTO and holidays, spring break and winter break (same dates as the Madison Metropolitan School District); staff receive nearly 60 days off over the year.
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental and vision).
• Comprehensive professional development.
• 401(k) with employer match of 5.9%.
• Voluntary benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.).
• Age-eligible child automatically admitted to One City Schools.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Investment in professional growth and development.
• Employee Assistant Plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

One City is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all team members and applicants, and to maintaining a work environment in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity.