Social Worker at KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy 2526

**This role is for the 25/26 School Year!**

About the Social Worker Role: The Social Worker provides services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of KIPP Colorado students. The Social Worker will work with students to set social emotional goals and will develop differentiated plans for supporting the students in meeting these goals. They will create a schedule for meeting with individual students and groups of students and monitor and share out student progress. The social worker will also ensure that we are in compliance regarding social emotional services mandated by students Individualized Education Plans.

About KIPP: Together with families and communities KIPP creates joyful academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege career and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuitionfree public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 collegepreparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 100000 students. Nationally KIPP students are graduating fouryear colleges at three times the national average for lowincome students.

Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free collegepreparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350person staff educates 2600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado we partner with our KIPPsters educators families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choicefilled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1000 high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence belonging belief advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a students needs skills and interests.

Role Responsibilities and More About How Youll Spend Your Time in this Role
Professional Responsibilities

• Believe deeply in the mission values and Race Inclusion Diversity and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn
• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
• Read internalize and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines
• Providing an active presence strategic supervision and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)
• Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/12 weeks with a manager implement feedback engage in active practice etc.
• Commit to being prepared. Such as; internalizing and preparing for lessons; preparing for O3s/coaching preparing for meetings coaching PD etc
• Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
• Consistently leverage existing professional tools including but not limited to Google Suite (google documents etc. and Microsoft Suite (including but not limited to your KIPP Colorado email Teams chat / meetings Teams phone and Microsoft outlook)
• Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities
• Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
• Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals
• Actively participate in professional development grade level and department meetings
• Actively engage and implement in all schoolwide and Org wide professional development
• Serve as a positive contributing member of a grade team or functional team collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement org and gradewide initiatives.
• Share candid solutionsoriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis assuring that feedback is shared directly with the intended recipient. Ensure that feedback is focused on improving outcomes and experiences for students
• Assist with both student and staff recruitment and engagement including events home visits calls home and other determined and related requirements
• Your role professional development org wide meetings etc may require you to travel around Denver to other KIPP Campuses our Home Office or other KIPP or PD events
• Other duties as assigned (such as but not limited to lunch duty arrival/dismissal duty bathroom duty school support duties etc.

Evaluation and Services

• Develops and executes needs assessments in the first month of school year
• Uses a variety of appropriate formal and informal tools and techniques including observations and interviews to evaluate the progress and performance of KIPPsters and their families
• Provides services to students in oneonone and small group counseling sessions
• Collaborates with school team to determine the services needed for each student based on their IEP goals and requirements their personal goals and other schoolbased goals for their learning and development
• Use knowledge and understanding of how the home school and community influence one another to intervene for KIPPster success through such practices as assessment crisis intervention home visits conflict resolution individual and group counseling consultation program development dropout prevention college counseling and graduation awareness
• Promote family support of KIPPsters learning experience within the context of multicultural understanding and competencies
• Develops and provides training programs that address school goals and mission.
• Engage in individual and school safety implementation including prevention assessment/intervention for KIPPsters atrisk of harm to self or others child abuse reporting and crisis response

Advocacy

• Advocate and facilitate change that effectively responds to the needs of KIPPsters families and KIPP Colorado network using appropriate statutes case law policies and procedures
• Assist KIPPsters and their families to gain access to formal and informal community resources

Consultation and Collaboration

• Consult with community members families and KIPP school staff to facilitate an understanding of factors in the home and community that impact KIPPsters educational experiences
• Consult on issues as attendance diversity mental health behavior management delinquency crisis intervention homelessness child abuse neglect and the importance of confidentiality
• Initiate and support activities to overcome institutional barriers and gaps in services as a participant of interdisciplinary teams in accordance with the school mission and with the unique contribution of bringing the KIPP staff home KIPP school and community perspective to the KIPP interdisciplinary process
• Work with internal and external individuals groups and organizations to develop programs or systems of care that support and enhance the health social and emotional wellbeing and safety of all KIPPsters and staff
• Promote collaboration among community health and mental health service providers and facilitates KIPPster access to these services
• Orient community providers to KIPP school climate and the community
• Actively participate on RTI/problemsolving teams such as KIPPster intervention teams discipline support teams
• Track student attendance rates
• Lead collaboration with Grade Chairs to take preventative and responsive action toward maintaining a 95 average daily attendance rate

Program Planning Implementation and Evaluation

• Effectively plan implement and evaluate KIPP programs that promote KIPPster and family success
• Apply knowledge of environmental factors in planning programs
• Conduct individual and/or KIPP schoolwide assessments and surveys to assess the school and/or the community needs
• Assist the KIPP school in planning programs that alleviate situations which may interfere with the learning process of KIPPsters
• Assist in the evaluation of effective schoolbased programs

Accountability

• Advocate facilitate and contribute to school social worker accountability in terms of the local state and federal policies
• Adhere to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and Standards for School Social Work
• Evaluate own practice to maximize the effectiveness of services and resources provided to the KIPPsters families and school
• Maintain uptodate documentation and records
• Organize time and workload in order to meet responsibilities
• Participate in all KIPP professional development opportunities as well as opportunities that work to directly improve knowledge and skills in job performance

Student Support Team

• Lead attendance team in identifying and tracking interventions for KIPPsters who are struggling in school
• Oversee RTI/attendance team so that RTI and attendance concerns are addressed in a systematic and efficient manner

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in active presence and strategic supervision and monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning
• Partner with the Assistant Principal of Special Services and Special Education Teachers to ensure proper implementation of 504s BIPs IEPs safety plans accommodations modification and language support for students
• Enforce positive behavior systems
• Attend designated school functions outside of school hours (Back to School Night Report Card Conferences Community Events etc.
• Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) bus lunch and dismissal dutieschaperone field trips. Participate in parent meetings conferences and periodic evening events
• Develop strong relationships with the families of students through home visits participation in school events and phone calls home
• Communicate regularly with families about academic progress and behavior
• Participate in daily duties (i.e. breakfast lunch dismissal) to support school operations
• Maintain accurate records and data tracking systems
• Assist with both student and staff recruitment

Role Level Specifics Scope of Work and Level of Responsibility:For more about how youll lead at this level please visit the KIPP Colorado Role Levels Matrix (this is an internal document only)

About the skills and qualifications you will bring to this role:

• Masters Degree in Social Work (required)
• Spanish bilingual (preferred)
• Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License with a Social Worker endorsement (required)
• LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (preferred)
• Previous school social work experience (preferred)
• At least 2 years of teaching experience (highly preferred but not required)
• Ability to work during afterschool evening and weekend meetings and events at the school (required)
• A full understanding and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE (required)
• Commitment to and experience with youth of various cultural and economic backgrounds
• Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment
• Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork
• Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to ones work
• Multifaceted multiskilled resourceful and willing to do whatever it takes to help the school reach a level of academic excellence
• High level of detail orientation and sound excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication feedback and facilitation skills
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
• Articulate professional demeanor with strong selfconfidence and initiative
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the creativity and versatility to work productively in a fastpaced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fastpaced highenergy environment with a proven ability to meet and complete multiple deadlines and tasks with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines
• Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission and to high standards of excellence

Compensation and Benefits:Employee retention and satisfaction is imperative for KIPP Colorado. We seek to provide competitive compensation and benefits including the following:

• Competitive Market Salary: Starting salary for this role begins at $67700 and is commensurate with experience.(Note: salary schedules for 25/26 are not yet available. If offered a position for the 25/26 school year the offer letter salary will be adjusted at a later date for the upcoming year)
  • Please submit a comprehensive resume to assure all your experience is accounted for! Tip: We dont care if your resume is more than one page we are eager to see and compensate you for all of your experience and accomplishments.
• Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100 of employeeonly monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado and options for family enrollment and coverage through United Healthcare.
• Time Off!!!: More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Based on hire date employees are eligible for up to 8 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • All employees receive summer break through an organizationwide closure based on work location and position
  • Access to parental and medical leave: includes 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks (after your first year)
• Career Trajectory: Access to opportunity to move up across schools and grow your career during weekly coaching sessions to refine your craft
• Mental Health Care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Technology & Access: Equipment provided: laptop & phone
• Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program including a PERA 401k option
• Move to Join Us: Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)
• Additional Pay: Most schools offer various stipend opportunities
• Other Insurance Options:
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Voluntary employee spousal and child life insurance
  • Voluntary long term disability insurance
  • Voluntary short term disability insurance
  • Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Additional Information: For more information you can view our benefits FAQ here

KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP Colorado Schools KIPP Denver Collegiate High School KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School KIPP Northeast Elementary KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on jobrelated qualifications and the ability to perform a job without regard to race color gender gender identity gender expression religious creed marital status age national origin ancestry genetic information legally protected medical condition veteran status sexual orientation or on any other basis made unlawful by federal state or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a nondiscriminatory environment free from intimidation harassment or bias based upon these grounds.