SY 2627 School Social Worker

Position Overview:

Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP KC plays a critical role in ensuring our students are on the path toward college career and beyond.

As a School Social Worker you will provide comprehensive social-emotional behavioral and mental health support to students and families. You will work collaboratively with school staff to remove barriers to learning promote student well-being and ensure students have access to the resources they need to thrive academically and personally.

This role is critical in supporting the whole child by addressing social emotional and environmental factors that impact student success while also strengthening partnerships between school home and community.

Key Responsibilities: 

Student Support & Counseling

• Provide individual and group counseling services to students addressing social-emotional behavioral and mental health needs.

• Conduct assessments to identify student needs and develop appropriate intervention plans.

• Support students in developing coping skills conflict resolution strategies and emotional regulation.

• Provide crisis intervention and support during emergencies or high-need situations.

Family & Community Engagement

• Build strong trusting relationships with students and families.

• Serve as a liaison between school home and community agencies.

• Connect families with external resources (e.g. housing food healthcare mental health services).

• Facilitate parent meetings and provide guidance on supporting student well-being at home.

Collaboration & School-Based Support

• Collaborate with teachers administrators and student support teams to address student needs.

• Participate in MTSS/RTI processes student support meetings and intervention planning.

• Support the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans (BIPs).

• Provide consultation to staff on trauma-informed practices and student support strategies.

Attendance & Student Advocacy

• Monitor student attendance and address chronic absenteeism through outreach and intervention.

• Conduct home visits as needed to support student engagement and attendance.

• Advocate for students to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities and services.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate and confidential records of services interventions and student progress.

• Ensure compliance with school district and state policies related to student services.

• Support documentation for students receiving special education or 504 services as applicable.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and ethical guidelines.

• Participate in staff meetings professional development and school events.

• Stay current on best practices in school social work and student mental health.

• Contribute to a positive inclusive and supportive school culture.

Qualifications :

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) required

• Valid Missouri license/certification as a School Social Worker (or ability to obtain)

• Experience working with children and families preferably in a school setting

• Knowledge of child development trauma-informed care and mental health practices

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• Commitment to educational equity and serving underserved communities

• Satisfactory outcome of a background check

Skills and Competencies: 

• Commitment to KIPP KCs mission and values

• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment

• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion

• Fosters an inclusive environment for students staff and families

• Works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders

• Builds strong relationships within the KIPP KC community

Additional Information :

Physical Requirements: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

• The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school or office throughout the workday.

• The candidate is expected to attend conferences meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region. 

Work Environment

• Reports to work Monday-Friday.

• Typical school or office environment with frequent interruptions.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel to work location. 

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is based on years of experience educational background and level of expertise.

As a full-time KIPP Kansas City employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Kansas City benefit plans. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits with competitive rates including medical dental and vision options as well as life insurance fertility and disability plans.

KIPP Kansas City is committed to the professional growth and development of our staff. We provide numerous opportunities for advancement ongoing professional development and leadership training to help you achieve your career goals.

KIPP Kansas City provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration of race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.

Selection Process:

Our application process is grounded in equity and fairness ensuring a just and unbiased selection process. Below is our standard selection process for regional roles:

Selection Process 

Application Submission Resume Review 

Phone or Video Interview 

If Applicable (Sample work or Performance Task) 

Committee Interview(s) 

1:1 Chat w/Hiring Manager 

Reference Check 

Offer Terms 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time