School Social Worker

National Heritage Academies - Milwaukee Scholars Charter School; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

National Heritage Academies - Milwaukee Scholars Charter School seeks a qualified School Social Worker to provide counseling services, assessment, and support for students across K4-8. The role involves collaboration with teachers and families to implement IEP-directed interventions and bolster student well-being.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, monitor behavioral plans, and help connect families with community resources while maintaining essential records and compliance.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required.
• Two years of experience as a school social worker with written recommendation.
• Licensed as a School Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling to special education and general education students per IEPs and monitor progress.
• Develop and monitor behavior intervention plans and support teachers.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments to determine services and support.
• Complete risk assessments and communicate results to the team in parent-friendly language.
• Establish relationships with students and parents and participate in planning.

Skills

Counseling

IEP collaboration

Crisis intervention

Communication with parents

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

School Social Worker license

Job description

School Information:

Located in Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee Scholars Charter School opened in 2011 and serves students K4-8. At Milwaukee Scholars, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Milwaukee Scholars Charter School:

• Student loan forgiveness program available for eligible staff.
• Starting pay above recently adjusted market scales.
• Supported by an experienced leadership team.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• High-level support provided for all staff members.
• Emphasis on maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment.
• Recognition as one of Milwaukee's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs, as well as progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services and participate in student IEP meetings.
• Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, as well as monitor the students' responses to the interventions identified.
• Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to general and special education teachers.
• Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate the results to all team members in parent-friendly language
• Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services.
• Establish relationships with both students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning.
• Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success
• Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process and collaborate with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.

Qualifications:

• Master of Social Work degree and
• Two years of experience as school social worker and written recommendation of the employer, oran internship as a school social worker and written recommendation of the school administration and
• School Social Worker license

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.