Social Work Team Lead
Location: Aug Prep South Campus
Schedule: 10 month schedule + 2 weeks summer work time (specific weeks agreed upon with your supervisor)
Reports To: Director of Social Work
Desired Start Date: July 2026 (exact date TBD, agreed upon with your supervisor)
More Than a Job, A Mission
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: Aug Prep offers a robust benefits package including medical/dental/vision,a 401(k) with employer match and employer-sponsored disability coverage. Full-time employees each receive $2500/year for college courses or professional development. For a more complete list of our benefits, please click HERE. (https://www.augprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC\ID=2483179&@type=d&pREC\ID=2533152)
In This Role, You Will :
Serve as Team Lead for all social workers who work at Aug Prep South
Be the first contact for other social workers to provide consults regarding student situations, policy & procedure guidance, and daily questions
Be the first contact for any concerns with social worker performance
Complete employee reviews ( along with Director of Social Work as needed)
Plan and facilitate Professional Development for the social work department ( along with Director of Social Work as needed)
Have weekly (or as determined needed) meeting with Director of Social Work to check in and collaborate
Assist Director of Social Work in hiring process, training new social workers, and leading school-wide PD.
Attend Leadership Nights/special sessions throughout the school year
Work two weeks in the summer to prepare for the school year
Serve as School Social Worker
Manage a caseload of students and provide faith-based school social work services to them, as well as collaborate with other social workers to provide services to all students in a timely manner
Guide and collaborate with teachers on integrating social-emotional learning, along with faith integration, in the classroom, which may include teaching some social-emotional related lessons.
Complete professional documentation of encounters
Individual Christian Counseling (short-term) as needed in areas including but not limited to trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional control, and grief
Provide resources and connections as needed to churches, local agencies, and professionals regarding family needs and concerns
Communicate with parents and provide resources to parents on an individual and school-wide basis
Plan and lead Professional Development to better equip faculty and staff in recognizing and addressing student social and emotional needs
Collaborate with academic staff and the Special Education Department as needed
Assist the school in following school policies and protocols for excessive absences and truancy; attend collaboration meetings with various school departments as needed and collaborate with community agencies as needed.
Conduct home visits as needed
Complete mandated reports per mandating reporting WI state laws
Perform related work or additional school functions as required
What We're Looking For
A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work required, Master's degree in Social Work a plus. WI State License (i.e. DPI P001 Pupil Services, APSW, LCSW) preferred.
Has an understanding of trauma-informed care
A passion to integrate faith with social work within their day-to-day counseling and social work practice
Have a passion to lead and mentor social work team members
Demonstration of knowledge and competence in the practice of social work in educational settings, including basic counseling and evaluation.
Demonstration of 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. Highly effective oral and written communication skills; bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Professionalism and discretion.
Active participation in a Christian church.
Team player committed to the St. Augustine Preparatory mission and model.
Lastly and most important, the candidate must demonstrate and possess the highest integrity, and be able to live the values, beliefs, and culture of St. Augustine Prep.
This document describes general information about the position, however, should not be considered comprehensive. Aug Prep reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time.
? Non-Discriminatory Policy
St. Augustine Preparatory Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin or any other basis prohibited by law when hiring, promoting, establishing wages, or providing benefits.
As a faith-based institution based on biblical principles, St. Augustine Preparatory Academy hires employees who agree with the school's Mission Statement and Statement of Beliefs and adhere to biblical standards of conduct.
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