25-26 Licensed School Social Worker/Counselor (LCSW or LPC)

The School Social Worker ensures every KIPP student has equitable access to learning by addressing barriers to attendance, behavior, mental health, and basic needs through a tiered continuum of services (universal, targeted, intensive). This role blends direct clinical support and case management with systems-building: progress monitoring, legally compliant documentation, and cross-team problem solving with Student Support, Culture, Operations, and Academics. The Social Worker partners with families and community agencies, responds to crises, and advances a positive, identity-affirming school culture.Key Responsibilities:Tiered Services (MTSS) & CounselingDeliver evidence-based social–emotional and mental health supports across Tiers 1–3 (classroom lessons, small groups, and short-term individual counseling/skill-building).Use validated screeners and referral pathways; determine level of need, provide/coordinate services, and track fidelity and impact.Case Management, Compliance & ReferralsMaintain accurate, timely records (consents, progress notes, service logs) aligned to FERPA/HIPAA and district/state rules.Participate in IEP/504 processes as assigned (present levels, goals, accommodations), and coordinate outside evaluations/services when indicated.Serve as McKinney-Vento and/or Foster Care point (as assigned): verify eligibility, remove barriers, and coordinate supports (transportation, supplies, housing referrals).Crisis Response & SafetyLead/participate in crisis prevention and response (risk screenings, safety plans, re-entry meetings); train staff on referral, de-escalation, and mandated reporting protocols.Coordinate with school nurses, security, and community responders; document incidents and after-action steps.Attendance, Behavior & Basic NeedsPartner with Attendance Team to analyze data, conduct outreach, and implement interventions to reduce chronic absenteeism.Collaborate with Deans/Administrators on behavior plans, restorative conferences, and reintegration supports.Build resource networks (food, housing, medical/behavioral health, transportation); connect families and track outcomes.Family & Community PartnershipFacilitate accessible, multilingual communication and workshops that build family capacity (e.g., SEL strategies, navigating services).Manage referrals and MOUs with community providers; monitor quality, confidentiality, and follow-through.Data, Progress Monitoring & Team CollaborationEstablish dashboards/summaries for caseload, goals, dosage, and outcomes; present trends in Student Support meetings.Contribute to campus culture and Tier 1 SEL (advisory, classroom routines, staff PD) and to schoolwide plans (attendance, crisis, testing, re-entry).