About KIPP NYC

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of free, public charter schools that prepares students for success in college and life. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in The Bronx.  Our goal was to graduate students with the strength of character and academic abilities needed to succeed in high school, college and beyond – and in so doing, to prove what is possible for all students.  Today, our New York City network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, a regional shared service support team (SST), and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive support program for our alumni. KIPP NYC Public Schools currently serves more than 9,350 students and alumni and has a staff of more than 1000. KIPP NYC is continuing to grow and expand on our mission to serve students and families.

Position Overview:

The Regional Director of Social Work (RDSW) is a key member of the Equity Team and will be responsible for strategic planning, execution, and the implementation of regional student experience and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives. 

The RDSW will be responsible to drive and coach SEL practices at the KIPP NYC Schools by building capacity in our current SW teams, including onboarding new talent and leading the regional Social Work community. The RDSW will regularly visit their assigned school to provide clinical supervision and support for the school-based social workers and to advise Principals on whole school social emotional programming and multi-tiered intervention, including crisis management. Reporting directly to the Chief Equity Officer, the RDSW will also design and lead professional development for the regional social worker community.

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. Cadence and frequency of travel to schools is determined by your leadership team. 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. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Clinical Responsibilities: 

  • Provide clinical supervision to school-based social work teams, including the facilitation of LCSW requirements for current LMSW staff members 

  • Liaise with school based leadership teams and school based Student Support Services teams regularly to ensure coordination of guidance, including effective goal setting and progress monitoring

  • Provide supervision to the assigned Director of Social Work supporting regional initiatives

  • Conduct classroom observations and assessments, and provide consultation on individual students as requested

• Professional Development

  • Provide regional SW professional development sessions, regularly, including Summer Institute and regional PD Days

  • Provide school based  professional development, as requested

  • Oversee curriculum for essential Tier one topics: Managing test anxiety, Bullying (including cyber-bullying), and Safe Touch/Consent, assist with implementation and evaluation.

  • Identify and advertise external professional development opportunities 

• Partnerships

  • Liaise and manage partnerships with external community-based organizations, including attending regular collaboration meetings, reviewing utilization and quality to ensure the terms of MOUs are being honored

  • Oversee the Possip platform region-wide, enabling KIPP NYC to maximize family feedback at the elementary school level

  • Manage and assess the implementation of SEL curriculum in advisories 

• Data Collection & Analysis

  • Assess data and progress monitoring platforms for school based SW teams

  • Create statistical and narrative reports for social work teams, school leadership teams, and regional leadership.

  • Analyze data with other key organizational data (attendance, suspension rates) for presentation at Academic Progress Tracking meetings.

• Crisis Management

  • Facilitate annual risk management training and maintain a resource toolkit 

  • Facilitate region-wide emergency response strategy, including best-practices and recommended protocols

  • Consult with schools during and after a crisis in order to provide prevention and postvention support

• Social-Emotional Programming

  • Assist schools in identifying, implementing, and maintaining fidelity with whole-school social-emotional programs such as Restorative Justice, SEL, and Mindfulness.

  • Collaborate with Regional Student Support Services Team on Multi-Tiered Support System implementation

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree (MSW) required, with at least 5+  years’ experience as a social worker, and at least 3+ years’ experience supervising and coaching other social workers and staff.  School social work experience, preferred

• Minimum 4 years Social Work experience with strong results

• Minimum 3 years SW supervisory, coaching, and adult management experience

• LCSW required with NY State Licensure

• Deep knowledge of Social Work content and learning theory, current SW and therapeutic trends, blended learning practices, methods, research, and technology, and program planning and implementation

• Trained in trauma-informed practices as well as evidence-based practices such as CBT, IFS, Narrative Therapy, etc. 

• Commitment to DEI practices and willingness to evolve curricula to be more culturally responsive and sustaining

• Experience planning and leading engaging and effective professional development for adults

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with multiple stakeholders across the organization

• Experience into leading others through influence rather than formal managerial relationships

• Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated passion for and a commitment to the KIPP mission for high quality public education and our core values.

• Duties require NYC based employment

Compensation and Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $115,000 to $132,000 per year. Salary ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity, accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities, and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band. Starting salaries typically fall in the lower half of the salary range, however they are ultimately determined by scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity.

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

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision. 
• 403(b) retirement plan with 50% match after 6 months. 
• Generous Time-Off aligned with school calendar
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave. 
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
• Employer paid Life Insurance  and Short term/Long term disability.
• Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.

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.

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

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our NYC Office. 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. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

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. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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.