School Social Worker — Growth & Student Support Leader

NHA Schools; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Scholars Charter School in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a School Social Worker to support students in K-8 with counseling and IEP services. You will provide group and individual counseling and assist in student planning and referrals.

The role requires a Master of Social Work and at least two years of school social work experience; you will collaborate with teachers, parents, and specialists to create safe, supportive learning environments and oversee behavioral and assessment tasks.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work degree required.
• Two years of experience as school social worker preferred; internship acceptable with recommendation.
• Experience with IEPs and coordinating with teachers and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling to special education students per IEPs.
• Provide counseling to general education students and monitor responses to interventions.
• Develop and monitor behavior intervention plans with teachers.
• Complete psychosocial assessments to support eligibility for services.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and present results in parent-friendly language.
• Complete risk assessments for students in school social work services.
• Build relationships with students and parents and participate in school planning.
• Identify and refer community resources to support student interventions.
• Consult with staff on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues to promote learning.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Maintain state-required clinical records and submit reports per standards.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Collaboration with teachers

IEP meetings

Education

Master of Social Work degree

Two years of experience as school social worker

Job description

Milwaukee Scholars Charter School in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a School Social Worker to support students in K-8 with counseling and IEP services. You will provide group and individual counseling and assist in student planning and referrals.

The role requires a Master of Social Work and at least two years of school social work experience; you will collaborate with teachers, parents, and specialists to create safe, supportive learning environments and oversee behavioral and assessment tasks.