Impactful School Social Worker & Counselor (LCSW/LPC)

KIPP; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) seeks a Licensed School Social Worker/Counselor (LCSW or LPC) for an immediate, on-site role in our School-based Support department. The role blends direct clinical support with case management, responding to crises and collaborating across teams to remove barriers to attendance and learning.

Responsibilities include delivering Tier 1–3 supports, coordinating services, and maintaining FERPA/HIPAA-compliant records, with involvement in IEP/504 processes and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• State licensure (e.g., LCSW/LPC or equivalent); eligible for supervision if not independently licensed.
• School-based or youth mental health experience delivering Tier 2/3 interventions, crisis response, and case management.
• Working knowledge of MTSS, trauma-informed practices, restorative approaches, and child welfare/mandated reporting.
• Familiarity with IEP/504 processes and documentation.
• Data fluency: uses screeners, progress monitoring tools, and related platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based social–emotional and mental health supports across Tiers 1–3 (classroom lessons, small groups, and short-term individual counseling/skill-building).
• Use validated screeners and referral pathways; determine level of need, provide/coordinate services, and track fidelity and impact.
• Maintain accurate, timely records aligned to FERPA/HIPAA and district/state rules.
• Participate in IEP/504 processes and coordinate outside evaluations/services when indicated.
• Serve as McKinney-Vento and/or Foster Care point and coordinate supports.
• Lead/participate in crisis prevention and response; train staff on referral and mandated reporting protocols.
• Collaborate with school nurses, security, and community responders; document incidents and after-action steps.
• Partner with Attendance Team to analyze data and implement interventions to reduce chronic absenteeism.
• Collaborate with Deans/Administrators on behavior plans and reintegration supports.
• Build resource networks and connect families to services; track outcomes.
• Facilitate multilingual communication and family workshops; manage referrals and MOUs.
• Establish dashboards for caseload, goals, and outcomes; contribute to campus culture.

Skills

MSW

LCSW/LPC licensure

Crisis intervention

Case management

FERPA/HIPAA knowledge

MTSS

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

Tools

SIS/SEIS/records systems

Job description

KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) seeks a Licensed School Social Worker/Counselor (LCSW or LPC) for an immediate, on-site role in our School-based Support department. The role blends direct clinical support with case management, responding to crises and collaborating across teams to remove barriers to attendance and learning.

Responsibilities include delivering Tier 1–3 supports, coordinating services, and maintaining FERPA/HIPAA-compliant records, with involvement in IEP/504 processes and