Company Description

Organization Overview

KIPP is a national network of free, open‐enrollment, college‐preparatory public schools in under‐resourced communities throughout the United States. There are currently 281 locally‐run KIPP regions in more than 25 states and Washington, DC, and nationally KIPP serves approximately 80,000 students. More than 80 percent of KIPP students come from low‐income households, and more than 95 percent are African American or Hispanic/Latino.  Through high expectations for students and staff, world‐class teachers and principals, more time in school, autonomy over budget and curriculum, and a focus on results, KIPP schools prepare traditionally underserved students for success in college and in life. KIPP schools have been widely recognized for their success in doing so, and today nearly 85% of KIPP alumni nationally have matriculated to college. 

All KIPP schools share a core set of operating principles, known as the Five Pillars, that KIPP believes help to lay the foundation for students to perform at the highest academic levels: High Expectations, Choice & Commitment, More Time, Power to Lead, and a Focus on Results.

KIPP Minnesota Overview

Who we are: KIPP Minnesota Schools is a network of high-performing college-preparatory public charter schools. Next year, we will serve over 700 students in grades K through 2 and grades 5 through 8 at two co-located schools (primary and middle) in north Minneapolis. KIPP Minnesota Schools is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial organization with significant growth plans in the coming years.

What we do: We do whatever it takes to help our students develop knowledge, skills, and strong character. We work relentlessly so that every one of our students has the opportunity to attend college and has access to the life of choice and opportunity that college provides. The KIPP Minnesota Regional Team supports our schools, school leaders/ principals, and staff through organizational and academic alignment, business management, strategic planning, and back office functions.

How we do it: There are no shortcuts to success. Outstanding educators, rigorous lessons, more time in school, and strong school culture support our students as they climb the mountain to college. We work as a team, use data, and constantly reflect to improve our practice. We believe all of our KIPPsters can make it to and through college and we stay with them every step of the way.

Why it matters: In our communities, approximately 1 in 10 students earn a college degree. We believe that this is unjust and unacceptable and, most importantly, can be changed. Nationwide, over 85% of KIPP middle school alums matriculate to college.

Job Description

KIPP Minnesota is seeking an exceptional Social Worker for the current and upcoming school year.

We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits. 

Starting Salary : $51,000+

To inquire for more details email hr@kippminnesota.org

Other benefits include many paid days off, including breaks (we take a full week in November and other points throughout the school year!), plus eight additional PTO days for Teachers.  We also have "For You Fridays" (AKA an afternoon off) once per month.

Outside of the traditional employee benefits, joining the national KIPP network has several professional advantages. With over 240 schools nationwide, our access to resources, development, and professional connections is best in class. 

The district is willing to work with applicants whose license is in process OR request an Out-of-Field Permission license as needed.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Social Worker will work directly with students, teachers, and parents to provide individual and group counseling, as well as link families to long term counseling solutions and external support organizations. The Social Worker will provide support to all school stakeholders to help the school achieve its mission. This is a full-time position based at KIPP North Star or KIPP Legacy. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide social work services as detailed in students’ IEP’s by:

• Maintaining a caseload of students receiving regular, ongoing clinical services. This includes providing direct service minutes that align to the goals and services outlined in the student’s IEP and completing weekly progress notes to maintain compliance

• Collaborating with the IEP team to create and update the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)/Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) (if applicable) for each student served

• Attending and participating in the IEP meetings of students on the social work caseload.

• Conducting Social Work Assessments and participating in Eligibility Determination meetings

• Therapeutic group facilitation

Support CST by:

• Conducting regular assessments of current and emerging student and family needs

• Setting goals with students and tracking progress towards those goals

• Collaborating and working directly with other social workers as well as other student support staff (Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Special Education Teachers)

Support the implementation of restorative practices at the school by:

• Leading restorative conversations between students and students/teachers as needed

• Leading professional development for teachers around restorative practices

• Leading lunch reflection

• Supporting teachers one-on-one in developing their skills in having restorative conversations with students

• Assisting the Principal, Assistant Principal, and teachers when discipline issues arise.

Build relationships with community organizations to support students and families by:

• Developing and maintaining partnerships with external agencies

• Referring individuals and families to external resources and services and when necessary referring cases of suspected child abuse to the State Central Registry

• Monitoring and facilitating the delivery of external resources and services

• Leading and/or supporting workshops to educate families, staff, and/or students on specific issues

Other Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis intervention as needed

• Participate actively in department meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings

• Support home visits

• Support grade-level and school-wide activities, including chaperoning trips

Qualifications

Required 

• Licensed (MSW, LISW, LICSW, LGSW)

• Has a deep passion for social justice and equity

• Experience working in a similar elementary or middle school setting as well as someone with specific experience treating and working with childhood trauma 

Highly Preferred 

• Experience working in historically educationally underserved communities and communities of color 

• Experience in implementing research based practices and curriculum

• Warm, positive, intensely organized, and approaches work with a tremendous attention to detail

Additional Information

COMPENSATION: 

*In order to establish equitable salary practices; the compensation package is derived from the Regional KIPP Minnesota pay scale and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, life, long-term disability and retirement benefits as well as an annual salary review and revision.

How to Apply 

We are committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural leadership team and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. Please apply on-line here. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

KIPP:MN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: KIPP:MN is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all candidates and  employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on our business need, job requirements and required qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by ​​protected by federal, state or local laws. KIPP:MN will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.”

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.