26-27 South Campus Elementary Social Worker

Aug Prep is more than a school, it's a community where excellence, faith, and holistic education come together. We’re not only about high standards but also creating a place where people love to grow, learn, and inspire! We currently serve over 2,400 K4-12 students in our ninth year at our South Campus. We are thrilled to launch our North Campus in the 26-27 school year, initially serving about 300 students in grades K4-6 and 9.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Living Faith: Jesus is at the center of all we do. Join a team where you can pray together, worship together, and anchor your work in hope.
• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by the Milwaukee Business Journal six times in a row, standing out as the only school on the list in most years!
• High Expectations that Open Doors: We foster a dynamic culture of growth and development for students and staff alike. Our students regularly surpass expectations on state assessments and our graduates have a 100% college acceptance rate and a cumulative $85million+ in scholarships!
• Outstanding Resources: From a “classroom supplies” fund to top-notch curriculum to field trips to advanced technology, we shower our team with the tools they need to succeed. Our state-of-the-art facilities include advanced sports complexes, performing arts centers, top-notch classrooms and two swimming pools.
• Whole-Child Approach: From arts to athletics to character education, we nurture students’ minds, bodies, and souls.
• Joy Factor: This work is hard, but we work hard to bring JOY in all we do! Things like silly staff competitions, praise and worship sessions, team social events or learning a new skill like pickleball or gardening during a professional development day, we ensure our staff finds JOY with one another too!

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer-sponsored disability coverage
• $2500/year for college courses or professional development

Responsibilities

Student Support

• Manage a caseload of students and provide faith-based school social work services.
• Provide short-term individual Christian counseling in areas including trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, grief, and social development.
• Facilitate small group sessions (e.g., grief/loss, managing anxiety, emotional control, positive self-image, socialization skills).
• Conduct home visits as needed to support student success.
• Complete mandated reports in accordance with Wisconsin state laws.
• Assist with attendance, truancy protocols, and collaboration meetings as needed.

Collaboration & Whole-Child Support

• Partner with teachers to integrate social-emotional learning and faith integration within the classroom, including co-teaching lessons when appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Special Education Department and academic staff to support students holistically.
• Provide resources and connections to churches, local agencies, and community professionals to meet family needs.
• Communicate proactively with parents, offering both individual guidance and school-wide resources.
• Plan and lead professional development sessions to equip faculty and staff to recognize and respond to student social-emotional needs.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain timely, accurate, and professional documentation of student interactions.
• Build trusting relationships so each child feels known, seen, and loved.
• Model the Aug Prep Way by serving in love with integrity, respect, courage, and perseverance.
• Serve with flexibility and a team-first mindset, recognizing that no duty is outside the scope of supporting students and strengthening the school community.

Requirements

• A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or similar required. Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred.
• WI State License (i.e. DPI P001 Pupil Services, APSW, LCSW) preferred.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Passion to integrate faith with social work within day-to-day counseling and social work practice.
• Knowledge and competence in the practice of social work in educational settings, including basic counseling and evaluation.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to perceive, understand, and respond well to the emotional state of others.
• Compassion and empathy for students, parents, and colleagues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Professionalism and discretion.
• Active participation in a Christian church.
• Commitment to the St. Augustine Preparatory mission and model.
• Demonstrate and possess the highest integrity, and be able to live the values, beliefs, and culture of St. Augustine Prep.

Schedule

Full-time during 10-month school year.