[2025-2026] Social Worker - Elementary School

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About KIPP NYC :

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx, with a vision that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 12,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000 (8% of whom are alumni), and continues to grow!

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Position Overview :

School social workers are responsible for supporting the emotional, social, academic and character growth and well-being of KIPP NYC students and families. Social workers play a vital role in ensuring our students succeed in school and go on to lead self-sufficient, successful, and happy lives.

General responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Provide direct services to the school community, including :
• Providing regular one-on-one counseling or group counseling to students and families;
• Providing crisis intervention as needed;
• Managing, tracking, and documenting student interactions and counseling schedule;
• Setting goals with students and tracking progress towards those goals;
• Working directly with students to help them successfully work towards high school graduation, college matriculation and self-sufficiency;
• Collaborating and communicating daily with supervisors, colleagues, and teachers to meet students’ needs.

Manage aspects of referral process for social services, partnerships, and special education services, including :

Design and coordinate student engagement, family engagement, and family education activities, including :

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Compensation and Benefits :

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,829 - $142,270. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role, NYS certification and licensure, and longevity within the KIPP network. The KIPP NYC Recruitment Team will evaluate a candidate’s years of experience, certification, and longevity at point of hire to determine the step / level a new hire will be placed within our salary scale.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following :

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. You must notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization.

KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City.