School Social Worker - Noel Middle School

Rocky Mountain Prep • Denver, CO

3d • $75,000 - $87,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Prep is hiring a School Social Worker for Noel Middle School. This is a 100% in-person, school-based position at an RMP campus, working on-site alongside students, colleagues, and families. Social work at RMP advances students’ social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health through preventative, responsive, and individualized support within a multi-tiered system of support. The role uses strengths-based, culturally responsive, and anti-racist practices to support student dignity, belonging, and opportunity, with particular attention to students who have been historically marginalized.

The School Social Worker partners with families, educators, and community providers to remove barriers to learning and well-being. The role applies data, professional expertise, and relational trust to develop and implement interventions for individual students and the wider school community. The Social Worker also responds to crises, fulfills legal and ethical responsibilities, and participates in ongoing reflection, professional learning, and collaboration.

Rocky Mountain Prep describes itself as a movement of educators, families, scholars, and advocates working to change public education in Colorado and democratize college access for historically marginalized students and families. It operates twelve college-preparatory schools serving students from early childhood through twelfth grade and emphasizes coaching, professional development, transparent feedback, and individualized career pathways.

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $78,000 to $92,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Official transcript demonstrating graduation from a graduate institution with a Master’s of Social Work.
• Current Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider (SSP) license with an endorsement in School Social Work; the license must be active by August 1, 2021.
• Pass a background check.
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.
• Work 100% in person at an RMP campus.

Nice To Haves

• Current Colorado LSW and/or LCSW license.
• Two or more years of providing social work services in a public school.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Tier 1, 2, and 3 social-emotional and behavioral supports that promote student well-being, belonging, and academic access.
• Conduct legally compliant, culturally responsive assessments and contribute to IEPs and 504 plans to ensure services meet individual student needs.
• Provide direct and indirect services, including individual and small-group interventions focused on skills such as self-regulation, executive functioning, and healthy decision-making.
• Partner with families, honor their expertise, and build trust-based relationships to support student success.
• Collaborate with educators and staff to problem-solve, coach best practices, and create inclusive, supportive learning environments.
• Lead or support crisis response, including risk assessments, safety planning, and coordination with internal teams and external providers.
• Advocate for students by navigating systems, removing access barriers, and ensuring compliance with special education and student services regulations.
• Use data and progress monitoring to evaluate impact, adjust interventions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning, reflection, and collaboration to strengthen practice and advance equity-centered outcomes.
• Advance students’ social-emotional, behavioral, and mental wellness through strengths-based, culturally responsive, equity-driven practices grounded in a multi-tiered system of support.
• Partner with families, educators, and community providers to remove barriers to learning, uphold student rights, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Use data to inform decisions, coach adults toward best practices, and advocate for students.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick days.
• Five weeks of paid organizational holidays, including winter and summer breaks.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; employee-only medical coverage is 100% covered.
• Retirement through the Public Employees’ Retirement Association of Colorado (PERA).
• Paid leave of absence options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
• Mental health and wellness support.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level