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    24-25 Licensed Professional Social Worker/Counselor - New Orleans, United States - KIPP Public Schools

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    Together, a Future Without Limits


    KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) is a non-profit network of 13 college-preparatory, public charter schools serving 6,200 elementary, middle, and high school students.

    For over 15 years, we have a proven track record of preparing students for success in college, career, and beyond.

    Our schools are part of the New Orleans public school system and enrollment is open to all students.

    As part of the national Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) network of 242 schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, we are committed to partnering with students, families, and community to ensure that all children have the knowledge, skills and character they need to achieve their dreams while making the world a better place.


    KIPP New Orleans strives to be an increasingly anti-racist organization, and we seek to intentionally uplift Black and Brown lives.

    We value an inclusive environment and believe in providing programming that acknowledges racial injustices, biases and our own identities.


    At KNOS, teachers, students, and families are united around the same goal: building academically excellent schools & creating unlimited opportunities for every student in New Orleans.

    We believe that an excellent college-preparatory education will support students to be successful in the life path they choose.

    Job Description


    KIPP New Orleans is seeking a dynamic School Social Worker who will bring unique knowledge and skills to the school system and the student services team.

    School Social Workers are concerned with a student's functioning in school especially when school adjustment difficulties, poor school attendance and/or social problems impede pupil educational advancement.

    The School Social Worker might serve on the Schools RTI Team and as a member of the Pupil Appraisal Team.

    This includes but is not limited to conducting formal and informal assessments, communicating with parents, providing behavioral interventions and connecting families with community resources.


    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Serve as member of the in-school Student Support Services Team (SSS Team) for initial and re-evaluations.
    • Completes psychosocial histories as part of the student evaluation including a parent and student interview.
    • Completes classroom observations and teacher interviews in order to provide information on school performance and give impressions and recommendations for next steps.
    • Provides individual and group treatment as indicated on Individual Education Plans (IEP) and documents all clinical activity.
    • Writes annual IEP goals and notes monthly progress and advisory reports related to IEP goals
    • Documents efforts to reach non-responsive students and keeps monthly contact sheets.
    • Conducts functional behavioral assessments and creates behavior intervention plans (FBA/BIP) as needed for students.
    • Completes risk assessments for suicidal/homicidal ideation
    • Participates in annual IEP meetings and Manifestation Determination Hearings, as needed.
    • Participates on the RTI/MTSS Team and provides services and interventions as assigned including FBA/BIPs, individual counseling, parent interviews and psychosocial histories, community referrals, etc
    • Advises and collaborates with teachers, case managers, teams on students who exhibit behavior problems and / or failing grades.
    Qualifications


    • Previous experience conducting formal and informal assessments, communicating with parents, providing behavioral interventions, and connecting families with community resources required
    • Experience working with students from a low income community highly preferred
    • Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker/BAS or Licensed Professional Counselor
    • Preferred: LCSW or LPC
    • Acceptable: LMSW or PLPC
    • Recognized as a School Social Work Specialist and certification as a Qualified School Social Worker and Child Welfare and Attendance Supervisor by the Louisiana State Department of Education highly preferred
    • All employees hired after Friday, August 20, 2021 must be able to provide documentation that either the new-hire employee has received a COVID-19 vaccination or has requested and been granted reasonable accommodation from the KNOS Director of HR to be exempted from the requirements of this policy
    Additional Information

    Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, KIPP New Orleans Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and retirement.


    • Healthcare (including vision, dental, and short-term disability) provided for employees
    • 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 5% salary match
    • On-going professional development opportunities:
    • Mentor programs for new teachers
    • School-based PD over the summer, including 3-5 regional PD days
    • 3-4 regional PD days during the year for all KIPP New Orleans teachers
    • Ongoing coaching and school-based PD throughout the year
    • Generous time off: 90 PTO hours that equal 10 days a year
    • 29 holidays a year including Mardi Gras, Juneteenth, Thanksgiving, and Winter Break


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