City Connects Coordinator – St. John Paul II Catholic School

St. John Paul II Catholic School in Minneapolis is seeking a licensed, Spanish-fluent school counselor or social worker to lead the implementation of the City Connects program for the 2025–2026 school year. City Connects, developed in partnership with Boston College and local agencies, provides comprehensive, individualized student support by assessing each student's strengths and needs, then connecting them with tailored resources both inside and outside the school. This is a leadership role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a diverse, mission-driven community. We invite passionate professionals committed to student success to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and lead a Student Support team and process in the school that identifies and responds to the strengths and personal developmental needs of each and every child in the school.
• Connect students to a range of prevention, early intervention, and intensive services programs that address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of each student.
• Develop and enhance community partnerships with varied community agencies to meet the identified needs of students, families, and the school.
• Collaborate with school staff, including classroom teachers, to implement the City Connects model.
• Promote the City Connects model of student support to the school community, families, and community agencies.
• Engage families and caregivers in understanding and supporting the education of their children and the ways in which academic outcomes are enhanced by serving the social / emotional and personal development needs of the child.
• Collect data on the implementation of the model and the delivery of services

Salary Range: $55,000 - $61,000 annually

• Starting salary is determined by the candidate's experience and education level
• The final compensation package will be based on verified experience and educational credentials.

Ascension Catholic Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

 Benefits Overview:

Ascension Catholic Academy provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical and dental insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents, with options for a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), depending on the chosen health plan. Employees receive life insurance with the option for supplemental coverage, as well as long-term disability protection. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match for retirement planning. Full benefit details, terms, and conditions are outlined in Ascension’s Employee Handbook and plan documents, available upon request. Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on employment status and length of service.

Required Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Social Work or Education
• Licensed School Counselor, Licensed Pupil Adjustment Counselor, or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LCSW / LICSW)
• Experience working in a school environment
• Evidence of culturally competent practices
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse staff, a diverse student body and families, as well as a team of professionals at both the school and the university

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in urban schools
• Fluent in Spanish
• Experience with an organization that uses data to guide practice

 Physical Requirements:

•  Ability to work a full-time schedule of 40+ hours per week, including attendance at required school events (graduation, holiday programs, and other activities as determined by administration)
•  Sustained mobility to move throughout classroom and school environments for extended periods
•  Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical tasks required in an educational setting
• Full sensory capabilities including ability to speak clearly, see, hear, and respond effectively to students, staff, and administrators at all times
• Ability to fulfill all commitments of the educational program throughout the school year

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with documented disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Minnesota Human Rights Act.

Interested candidates can easily apply for this position through our online application portal. To begin the process, simply click on this hyperlink or copy and paste the link into your web browser, https://aca.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5160499 which will redirect you to our SchoolSpring applicant system. Once there, you will see the job description, click "Apply for this Job" and you'll be able to create a school spring profile and submit your application through the secure portal.