Network School Social Worker (2026-2027)[Immediate Start]

DSST Public Schools•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Lead Network School Social Worker will provide social services and assistance to improve the social and emotional functioning of students and their families in order to maximize academic functioning and achievement. This role is based in Denver, CO, with travel to 16 schools across Denver and Aurora. The position is full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt, and in-person. The role involves filling vacancies for schools that do not have a social worker hired or have a social worker out on leave, prioritizing IEP & 504 services in these situations. The Network School Social Worker will also support the development of social work team members, implement systems and structures to ensure fidelity of use for IEP & 504 compliance, and collect progress monitoring data to improve efficacy. They will serve as a liaison between students, homes, schools, and various external agencies, counsel students and parents, and participate in crisis management.

Requirements

Masters in Social Work or currently enrolled in a MSW program.
An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives.
Desire to personally professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist educator.
Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve.

Nice To Haves

Speaks Spanish
Training and experience in restorative and trauma-informed approaches
Experience working with English Learners
Demonstrated success working with students of color and students with varied abilities
3+ years of experience as a school social worker

Responsibilities

Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and emotional functioning of students and their families to maximize academic functioning and achievement.
Develop social work team members on a weekly basis to ensure they feel supported and successful in their direct services with students, families, and school staff.
Implement systems and structures and ensure fidelity of use.
Collect progress monitoring data and conduct analysis to improve efficacy and efficiency of use of systems and structures as well as direct services.
Serve as a liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts, to help children who face problems such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty.
Counsel students, parents (in groups and individually) and consults with staff in the development of appropriate behavior goals.
Participate in crisis management by implementing protocols, providing counseling and/or making referrals.
Respond to referrals and or reported cases from teachers, administrators, other school personnel, parents, students, self, and community agencies such as the Department of Human Services.
Fill vacancies for schools who do not have a social worker hired or a social worker is out on leave.
Complete all duties for a school with vacancies prioritizing IEP & 504 services.
Support the development of social team members on a weekly basis to ensure they feel supported and successful in their direct services with students, families, and school staff.
Implement systems and structures and ensure fidelity of use so IEP & 504s are in compliance and effectively supporting students.
Collect progress monitoring data and conduct analysis to improve efficacy and efficiency of use of systems and structures as well as direct services.
Serve as a liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts, to help children who face problems such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty.
Counsel students, parents (in groups and individually) and consults with staff in the development of appropriate behavior goals.
Participate in crisis management by implementing protocols, providing counseling and/or making referrals.
Respond to referrals and or reported cases from teachers, administrators, other school personnel, parents, students, self, and community agencies such as the Department of Human Services.
Support of social workers to support hard to engage students and families.
Participate in DSST School Attendance Team Meetings.
Coordinate and collaborate with DSST school culture leads and mental health providers.
Engage in the staff learning and growth cycle of feedback at DSST, including peer surveys, supervisor surveys, family surveys, and ongoing coaching and development cycles.
Engage in regular professional development as part of a mental health team to improve services.
Participate in school-based professional development.
Participate in Denver Public Schools trainings as needed.
Additional duties as assigned such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, having duties, etc.