2026-27 School Social Worker

One City Schools, Inc. • Madison, WI

8d • $50,000

About The Position

One City Schools is Growing! Join our Dream Team! We are seeking to hire an experienced, inspiring, nurturing, fun, thoughtful and detailed-oriented professional to serve a School Social Worker on our Family and Community Initiatives team. This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits, competitive pay and an unbelievable opportunity to help redefine public education in Wisconsin, while doing something exceptional for children.
Our School Social Worker will help parents, students and school staff identify needs that interfere with learning, and work with students and families to get the services they need. They must be effective at working with teachers, young children, and collaborating with a dynamic school leadership team, other team members, parents, service providers, volunteers and partners.
All new One City team members participate in a fun, informative and engaging New All new One City team members participate in a fun, informative and engaging New Employee Orientation and significant professional development in our school design, two generation strategy and social work model. They will work in partnership with our other School Social Worker, support students and families in our schools, and report to One City's VP of Family and Community Initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong commitment to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of One City, and to working to with young children from diverse racial/cultural populations and their families.
• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children ages 18 and under, and their families, is required
• Valid Wisconsin Certification, or eligible for certification. One City will help you secure your certification, if hired.
• Knowledge of subject matter/course content and resources relevant to assignment.
• Knowledge of and skills in using effective strategies and practices specific to various challenges and disabilities.
• Knowledge of and skills in administering, scoring and interpreting relevant assessments.
• Knowledge and understanding of child development and communication development.
• Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior and using data to assess, monitor, and inform instruction for student growth; skills and abilities in organization, time management, and record keeping.
• Ability to operate a computer and the skills to learn and utilize software and other technology in instruction.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other professionals in a team setting.
• Ability to interact positively and effectively with parents, students, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Success working in an urban setting with students from diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Excellent judgment, growth mindset, communication and creative problem-solving skills.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive.
• Understands challenges and opportunities in a start-up public charter school environment
• Ability to regularly and routinely lift and push at least 50 pounds.
• Completion of a background check required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement intervention and prevention programs that assist in the reduction of at-risk students, including implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) utilizing evidenced- based interventions;
• Participate on problem-solving teams to support student success and collaborate with community agencies to promote accessibility of services to the school community and inclusion of student families;
• Prioritize student safety through consistent implementation of the Student Code of Conduct and school wide systems of management and discipline;
• Personalize student supports through mastery and innovative use of curriculum supplements and technology resources, as available;
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with parents and the school community for the purpose of fostering individual student success and growth while engaging the families in the therapy program;
• Support the professional development of colleagues through referrals, collaboration with outside services, and linking services and intervention strategies to the classroom to enhance the student’s overall educational development;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, parents, organizational partners, service providers and volunteers;
• Participate in various meetings for the purpose of addressing student goals and needs, and to meet laws/policies.
• Maintain and submit information/records including student progress for all students;
• Maintain consistent attendance, and implement and comply with One City’s policies and procedures;
• Advocate for One City’s vision and commit to our district’s common themes of equity, cultural competence, high expectations, developmental appropriateness, attention to individual students (including those with special needs), appropriate use of technology, and student assumption of responsibility;
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and exercise sound, professional judgment especially in interactions with administration, colleagues, families, and students;
• Perform related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with school district policies and procedures; and attend Professional Development with One City's education partners, as necessary.

Benefits

• Generous time-off program, including 18 Days of PTO and holidays, spring break and winter break (same dates as the Madison Metropolitan School District); Although we have a longer school year, between scheduled breaks and PTO, staff receive nearly 60 days off
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental and vision)
• Comprehensive professional development
• 401K with employer match of 5.9%
• Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
• Your age-eligible child automatically admitted to One City Schools
• Life Insurance and Long-term Disability
• Investment in Professional Growth and Development
• Employee Assistant Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time