About the Academy

Founders Grove Classical Academy is a tuition-free public school that educates students through a virtues-based tradition of American classical education. The classical curriculum is time-tested, research-based, and proven to develop children into thoughtful, caring, educated, and freethinking young adults. The program emphasizes education in the humanities, sciences, and arts, while integrating Latin to promote deeper learning.

Founded by dedicated families and community leaders, Founders Grove partners with parents in the moral and intellectual development of students. We believe education should nourish both the mind and the soul, preparing students for academic success while cultivating a lifelong love of learning and inspiring a sense of wonder.

Founders Grove will enroll students in kindergarten through 5th grade for the 2026-27 school year. We are seeking a mission-aligned leader to join us ahead of the school's opening to help build its culture, systems, and instructional team from the ground up.

About the role

To promote understanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student success along with the implementation of effective intervention strategies.

What you'll do

Assessment of Student, Family and School Needs:

• Conducts assessments and evaluations in accordance with family and student rights.
• Uses student, family, and school assessment results to identify needs that affect student learning. Assess present developmental levels for purposes of implementing academic and/or behavior intervention plans for identified students on caseload.
• Administers necessary academic and/or behavior assessments of the eligible students above and beyond what is administered to all students.
• Provides social work counseling to students and parents.
• Provides psycho-social assessment and diagnosis of behavior disabilities with recommendations and/or environmental manipulations at the school, home, and/or community with periodic reevaluations.
• Evaluates transcripts; participates, as requested, in planning, implementation and follow-up phases of proficiency testing.
• Participates in Child Study Process, Individual Education Plan (IEP), and student related PLC process as required.

Advocacy:

• Makes referrals to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-up.
• Serves as a liaison between school, family, and community resources.
• Serves as a source of information regarding community resources.

Consultation and Collaboration:

• Participates in case conferences involving cooperation with other pupil personnel workers, school personnel, and community agencies.
• Acts as a consultant to resolve problems concerning issuance of credits.
• Work with students on an individual basis in seeking solutions to personal problems related to such areas as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.

Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation:

• Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions of success.
• Works cooperatively with the Health Education Teachers to carry out the Academy’s sex education program.
• Provides in-service training for staff in guidance programs and in student conflict resolution and self-awareness programs.
• Develops and implements the academic and/or behavior intervention plan of identified students on caseload with the information collected based on the individual needs of the child and family.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the School Leader.

Accountability:

• Conforms to the National Association of Social Work (NASW), Code of Ethics, and Standards for School Social Work practice.
• Completes, as required by EDGAR, a Personnel Activity Report or Semi-Annual Certification with supporting Activity Log.
• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.
• Maintains and administers the student records system according to the Academy, state, and federal regulations and protects the system’s confidentiality.
• Organizes time, resources, energy, and workload in order to meet responsibilities.
• Participates in appropriate professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma.
• Demonstrated competence in all areas of focus.
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Social work case reporting and writing experience.
• Ability to counsel students, parents, and staff, individually and in groups.
• Knowledge and skills of the IEP process.
• Knowledge and skills working with students from all backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

About Choice Schools Associates

Founders Grove Classical Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Classical Model, Founders Grove is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding classical schools within the state. The Classical Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.