26-27 South Campus Elementary Social Worker

St. Augustine Preparatory Academy; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with employer match

Professional development stipend ($250

Professional development stipend $2500

Job summary

St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, Aug Prep South Campus, seeks an Elementary School Social Worker to support a faith-based, 10-month school-year program.

You will manage a caseload, provide short-term counseling, and collaborate with teachers and families to promote holistic student well-being. Reports to the Director of Social Work and starts August 2026. Strong faith alignment and bilingual Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work is required; Master’s preferred; Wisconsin state license preferred.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care is required.
• Ability to integrate faith with social work in day-to-day practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in social work in educational settings.
• Strong organizational skills and professional discretion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; Spanish bilingualism preferred.
• Active participation in a Christian church.
• Team player aligned with Aug Prep mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of students and provide faith-based school social work services.
• Provide short-term individual Christian counseling for trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and social development.
• Facilitate small group sessions (grief, anxiety, emotion regulation, social skills).
• Conduct home visits and complete required Wisconsin reports.
• Assist with attendance, truancy protocols, and collaboration meetings.
• Collaborate with teachers, Special Education, and community resources to support students.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Cultural sensitivity

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Master’s Degree in Social Work

WI State License (DPI P001 / APSW / LCSW) preferred

Job description

Elementary School Social Worker

• Location: Aug Prep South Campus
• Schedule: Full-time during 10-month school year
• Reports To: Director of Social Work
• Desired Start Date: August 2026

More Than a Job, A Mission

Aug Prep is more than a school, it's a community where excellence, faith, and holistic education come together. We’re not only about high standards but also creating a place where people love to grow, learn, and inspire! We currently serve over 2,400 K4-12 students in our ninth year at our South Campus. We are thrilled to launch our North Campus in the 26-27 school year, initially serving about 300 students in grades K4-6 and 9.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Living Faith: Jesus is at the center of all we do. Join a team where you can pray together, worship together, and anchor your work in hope.
• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized as “Best Place to Work” by the Milwaukee Business Journal six times in a row, standing out as the only school on the list in most years!
• High Expectations that Open Doors: We foster a dynamic culture of growth and development for students and staff alike. Our students regularly surpass expectations on state assessments and our graduates have a 100% college acceptance rate and a cumulative $85million+ in scholarships!
• Outstanding Resources: From a “classroom supplies” fund to top-notch curriculum to field trips to advanced technology, we shower our team with the tools they need to succeed. Our state-of-the-art facilities include advanced sports complexes, performing arts centers, top-notch classrooms and two swimming pools.
• Whole-Child Approach: From arts to athletics to character education, we nurture students’ minds, bodies, and souls.
• Joy Factor: This work is hard, but we work hard to bring JOY in all we do! Things like silly staff competitions, praise and worship sessions, team social events or learning a new skill like pickleball or gardening during a professional development day, we ensure our staff finds JOY with one another too!
• Benefits: Aug Prep offers a robust benefits package including medical/dental/vision,a 401(k) with employer match and employer-sponsored disability coverage. Full-time employees each receive $2500/year for college courses or professional development. For a more complete list of our benefits, please click HERE.

In This Role, You Will

Student Support

• Manage a caseload of students and provide faith-based school social work services.
• Provide short-term individual Christian counseling in areas including trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, grief, and social development.
• Facilitate small group sessions (e.g., grief/loss, managing anxiety, emotional control, positive self-image, socialization skills).
• Conduct home visits as needed to support student success.
• Complete mandatory reports in accordance with Wisconsin state laws.
• Assist with attendance, truancy protocols, and collaboration meetings as needed.

Collaboration & Whole-Child Support

• Partner with teachers to integrate social-emotional learning and faith integration within the classroom, including co-teaching lessons when appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Special Education Department and academic staff to support students holistically.
• Provide resources and connections to churches, local agencies, and community professionals to meet family needs.
• Communicate proactively with parents, offering both individual guidance and school-wide resources.
• Plan and lead professional development sessions to equip faculty and staff to recognize and respond to student social-emotional needs.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain timely, accurate, and professional documentation of student interactions.
• Build trusting relationships so each child feels known, seen, and loved.
• Model the Aug Prep Way by serving in love with integrity, respect, courage, and perseverance.
• Serve with flexibility and a team-first mindset, recognizing that no duty is outside the scope of supporting students and strengthening the school community.

What We’re Looking For

• A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or similar required. Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred. WI State License (i.e. DPI P001 Pupil Services, APSW, LCSW) preferred.
• Has an understanding of trauma-informed care
• Have a passion to integrate faith with social work within their day-to-day counseling and social work practice
• Demonstration of knowledge and competence in the practice of social work in educational settings, including basic counseling and evaluation.
• Demonstration of organizational skills.
• Ability to perceive, understand, and respond well to the emotional state of others.
• Compassion and empathy for students, parents, and colleagues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Highly effective oral and written communication skills; bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Professionalism and discretion.
• Active participation in a Christian church.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Team player committed to the St. Augustine Preparatory mission and model.
• Lastly and most important, the candidate must demonstrate and possess the highest integrity, and be able to live the values, beliefs, and culture of St. Augustine Prep.
• This document describes general information about the position, however, should not be considered comprehensive. Aug Prep reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time.

Non-Discriminatory Policy

St. Augustine Preparatory Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin or any other basis prohibited by law when hiring, promoting, establishing wages, or providing benefits.

As a faith-based institution based on biblical principles, St. Augustine Preparatory Academy hires employees who agree with the school's Mission Statement and Statement of Beliefs and adhere to biblical standards of conduct.