Job Description
Florida certification in School Social Work (grades PK-12) is required
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Social Worker is a year-round, certified position that is responsible for working closely with families, school counselors, teachers, students and school leader(s) to enhance the school’s ability to meet its academic mission, especially where home, school, and community collaboration is key to achieving that mission. The work of the licensed Social Worker is to identify and support students and their families in eliminating barriers that impact learning.
Success in this role is measured by improving student social, emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes and acting as a liaison with community agencies to ensure services.
This role reports directly to the Assistant School Leader of Operations and will work regionally with the Manager of Student Support Services. The hours mirror the staff hours of the school where the role is based.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
***This offering is subject to change each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATION
The FLDOE website outlines that a Master’s degree is required for this position. If you have questions about Florida certification, please visit www.fldoe.org/edcert. Please list details about where you are in the certification process on your application so we can process your application accurately. If you hold a statement of eligibility or an out-of-state certificate, please list that information on your application.
Additional Information
APPLY
Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings. Link here: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/jacksonville
If you're a current KIPP Jax team member, you should:
Inform your current manager of your interest in the role and
Complete the online application
QUESTIONS
If you have questions about this position, please email Emma Kosanda at ekosanda@kippjax.org. Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.