Job Description

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER 

POSITION POSTED: 

FULL-TIME POSITION

HOURS: 40+

Reports To | School Principal

One City Schools is Growing! Join our Dream Team! We are seeking to hire an experienced, inspiring, nurturing, fun, thoughtful and detailed-oriented professional to serve a School Social Worker on our Family and Community Initiatives team. This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits, competitive pay and an unbelievable opportunity to help redefine public education in Wisconsin, while doing something exceptional for children.

Our School Social Worker will help parents, students and school staff identify needs that interfere with learning, and work with students and families to get the services they need. They must be effective at working with teachers, young children, and collaborating with a dynamic school leadership team, other team members, parents, service providers, volunteers and partners.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The School Social Worker is important to ensuring high levels of student achievement and success at One City. They work with general and special education students, and their families, to resolve social, emotional and behavioral challenges that interfere with students’ educational success and development. We do this through (a) assessment, (b) consultation with school staff and community providers, (c) development and implementation of behavior management plans, and (d) providing indirect and direct services. Overall, One City’s School Social Worker will help to bridge school, home and community to help students achieve their full potential.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLES:

• Develop and implement intervention and prevention programs that assist in the reduction of at-risk students, including implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) utilizing evidenced- based interventions;
• Participate on problem-solving teams to support student success and collaborate with community agencies to promote accessibility of services to the school community and inclusion of student families;
• Prioritize student safety through consistent implementation of the Student Code of Conduct and school wide systems of management and discipline;
• Personalize student supports through mastery and innovative use of curriculum supplements and technology resources, as available;
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with parents and the school community for the purpose of fostering individual student success and growth while engaging the families in the therapy program;
• Support the professional development of colleagues through referrals, collaboration with outside services, and linking services and intervention strategies to the classroom to enhance the student’s overall educational development;

 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, parents, organizational partners, service providers and volunteers;
• Participate in various meetings for the purpose of addressing student goals and needs, and to meet laws/policies.
• Maintain and submit information/records including student progress for all students;
• Maintain consistent attendance, and implement and comply with One City’s policies and procedures;
• Advocate for One City’s vision and commit to our district’s common themes of equity, cultural competence, high expectations, developmental appropriateness, attention to individual students (including those with special needs), appropriate use of technology, and student assumption of responsibility;
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and exercise sound, professional judgment especially in interactions with administration, colleagues, families, and students;
• Perform related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with school district policies and procedures; and attend Professional Development with One City's education partners, as necessary.

PROFESSIONALISM

• Model appropriate behavior rooted in One City’s Habits of Character: integrity, self-respect, compassion, perseverance and a willingness to encourage and allow students to take risks;
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance & appropriate use of planning time;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with our instructional, student support, and school leadership teams;
• Strive to communicate the positive aspects of One City to the public in word and deed;
• Help maintain a clean and orderly educational environment and facility, and at all times and shows grace and support when engaging children, parents and guests who utilize or visit One City; and
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong commitment to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of One City, and to working with young children from diverse racial/cultural populations and their families.
• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children ages 18 and under, and their families, is required
• Valid Wisconsin Certification, or eligible for certification. One City will help you secure your certification, if hired.
• Knowledge of subject matter/course content and resources relevant to assignment.
• Knowledge of and skills in using effective strategies and practices specific to various challenges and disabilities.

 

• Knowledge of and skills in administering, scoring and interpreting relevant assessments.
• Knowledge and understanding of child development and communication development.
• Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior and using data to assess, monitor, and inform instruction for student growth; skills and abilities in organization, time management, and record keeping.
• Ability to operate a computer and the skills to learn and utilize software and other technology in instruction.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other professionals in a team setting.
• Ability to interact positively and effectively with parents, students, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Success working in an urban setting with students from diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Excellent judgment, growth mindset, communication and creative problem-solving skills.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive.
• Understands challenges and opportunities in a start-up public charter school environment
• Ability to regularly and routinely lift and push at least 50 pounds.
• Completion of a background check required.

COMPENSATION AND EVALUATION

One City offers salaries and wages that are competitive within our local market and area public schools, as well as comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees. Compensation includes:

• Minimum $50,000+ annually per hour, depending knowledge, experience and demonstrated impact on student achievement and children's success
• Generous time-off program, including 18 Days of PTO and holidays, spring break and winter break (same dates as the Madison Metropolitan School District); Although we have a longer school year, between scheduled breaks and PTO, staff receive nearly 60 days off
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental and vision)
• Comprehensive professional development
• 401K with employer match of 5.9%
• Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
• Your age-eligible child automatically admitted to One City Schools
• Life Insurance and Long-term Disability
• Investment in Professional Growth and Development
• Employee Assistance Plan

Compensation will be consistent with One City’s approved compensation plan as stipulated by the Board of Directors.

BACKGROUND ON ONE CITY SCHOOLS

Established in 2014, One City Schools, Inc. is a nonprofit school management organization based in Madison, Wisconsin that operates high quality preschools and public charter 4K - 12 schools in Wisconsin. One City's mission is to seed a new model of public education that ensures children and teens are on track to succeed in a college or career preparatory program from birth through high school graduation. We are dedicated to ensuring that our Scholars live and lead with good character, practice self-care and personal wellness, and possess the requisite knowledge, skills, motivation, adaptability, and preparation to make the world better through acts of community service, and whatever careers or occupations they will choose in the future.

One City Preschool (OCP) is an accredited, award-winning, tuition-based early childhood learning center operated by One City Schools, Inc. that serves children ages 3 months through 4 years. We facilitate and support your child’s early learning, development, and wellness within a play-based learning environment, which leads to their success and a joy for learning in grade school and beyond. OCP is accredited by the City of Madison (WI) Child Care Division and recognized as a 5-Star (out of 5) childcare program by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. Note: OCP also operates a preschool serving infants and one-year-olds, but these age levels are currently only available to the staff of One City Schools.

One City Elementary School (OCES) is a tuition-free public charter school in Madison, Wisconsin, dedicated to preparing children in grades 4K to 5 to have a positive and sustainable impact on the world. Established in 2018 by One City Schools, OCPA fosters a deep love of learning, community, and strong character within its students. By cultivating broad cultural and global perspectives, OCES empowers its young scholars to think deeply and critically, solve complex problems, and approach challenges with confidence, commitment, joy, and creativity. The school's emphasis on reading, writing and STEM, along  with personal wellness, teamwork, effective communication, and high-quality work, equips children for success in middle school and beyond.

One City Preparatory Academy (OCPA) is a tuition-free public charter school in Madison, Wisconsin, dedicated to preparing young people in grades 6 through 12 to have a positive and sustainable impact on the world. Established in 2022 by One City Schools, OCPA fosters a deep love of learning, community, and strong character within its students. By cultivating broad cultural and global perspectives, OCPA empowers its scholars to think deeply and critically, solve complex problems, and approach challenges with confidence, commitment, joy, and creativity. The school's emphasis on personal wellness, teamwork, effective communication, and high-quality work equips its students for success in high school, college and beyond.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

One City is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all team members and applicants, and to maintaining a work environment in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity. 

 

 

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