Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position will develop and implement programs to remediate behavioral and social challenges for students. Serve as a support to school personnel and parents. Assist in the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans/services for eligible students. School Social Workers assist students in coping with personal and psychological issues that affect their school performance, behavior and socialization. Through one-on-one, classroom or school-wide sessions, school social workers address issues relevant to the student population they serve, such as school attendance, illegal drug or alcohol dangers, teen pregnancy and adjustment to the social setting of the school. They also might assist teachers and administrators in dealing with behavioral or attitude issues by communicating with students to find the causes of their distress.

The School Social Worker will report directly to the School Leader (Principal).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and execute small group and whole group classes targeting social-emotional wellness.
• Complete and write functional behavior assessments, behavior support plans and behavior intervention plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors.
• Collect and summarize behavioral data
• Coach and collaborate with the school team to ensure behavior support plans and behavior intervention plans are implemented with fidelity.
• Provide social skills instruction to identified students utilizing research-based methodologies and approved the curriculum.
• Provide support to teachers (Ed Specialists and GE teachers) through modeling, observing, coaching, and planning.
• Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meetings, 504 Meetings and Student Study Team (SST) Meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to complete behavior support plans, functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans.
• Collaborate with the school team, agencies, families, and others as needed for the purpose of implementing the behavior support plan and/or behavior intervention plan as a team.
• Maintains appropriate records for the purpose of preserving the progress of the behavior interventions.
• Conducts workshops, training presentations, etc. in classroom management techniques for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with challenging behaviors students
• Collect and summarize behavioral data
• Maintain case files and reports to track student problems and progress and to recognize patterns in behavior
• Once issues or behavior problems have been identified, school social workers assist in remediation by providing counseling, treatment plans or workshops
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles
• Knowledge of behavior intervention strategies
• Knowledge of developmental, emotional and behavioral disabilities
• Knowledge of, and ability to implement, de-escalation techniques
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and facilitate groups to consensus
• Ability to effectively engage in the problem-solving process
• Ability to collect, summarize and graph behavioral data
• Ability to use and model research model based classroom management and individualized behavioral interventions
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage work assignments in an efficient manner and within established timeframes
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle emotionally charged situations through the use of problem-solving and meditation techniques
• Ability to interact and collaborate with staff, students and families in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to support the mission, vision, and core values of KIPP Memphis Collegiate Schools

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to working with underserved students (Required)
• Commitment to the design and development of the school (Required)
• At least two years of teaching experiences (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
• Two (2)+ years working with students in education or residential setting (Required)
• Experienced with conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior support plans and behavior intervention plans (Required)
• Trained in positive behavioral strategies used to prevent and deescalate behavior (Required)
• Maintain training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) positive behavioral strategies used to prevent and deescalate behavior by attending refresher courses within the designated timeframe (Required)
• State teaching credential or willingness to work towards one (Preferred)
• Specialization in Special Education, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology (preferred)

Additional Information

KIPP Memphis Schools are committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. KIPP Memphis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.