School Social Worker (2026-2027 School Year)

DSST Public Schools • Denver, CO

15d • $65,000 - $83,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Our School Social Workers (SSWs) and School Psychologists (SPs) are leaders who play an integral role in ensuring student success through providing triaged direct counseling services to our students, leading through crisis intervention, supporting in adult development, and collaborating on how to build strong school culture. Supporting Students with IEPs & 504 Complete evaluations and write assessment reports for students who may have obstacles in accessing their education due to social emotional impact Create IEPs & 504s that address root causes of impact areas by outlining goals and services that will support students in their growth Progress monitor direct and indirect services to ensure our services and supports are helping students and adjust accordingly when needed Crisis Response Lead on immediate crisis response by using evidence based protocols regarding suicidality, self-harm, and threats to others Develop postvention plans that include direct and indirect supports for students in the aftermath of a crisis Collaborate with culture leaders to ensure safety and support plans are implemented with fidelity Follow Your Passion Opportunities In addition to the above foundational responsibilities, our providers have the opportunity to take on projects aligned to their passions. These include: Supporting the school’s attendance system by developing attendance plans that provide resources to families and working with community organizations to provide wrap around interventions Delivering professional development and coaching for staff on trauma informed practices and other social emotional areas Providing family support through resource sharing, trainings, and consistent communication and collaboration Leading Social Emotional Learning for the whole school; including direct services for students to support student achievement Additional duties as assigned such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, having duties, etc.

Requirements

• All candidates must have a Masters in Social Work or currently be 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
• Has experience working with English Learners
• Demonstrated success working with students of color and students with varied abilities

Responsibilities

• Complete evaluations and write assessment reports for students who may have obstacles in accessing their education due to social emotional impact
• Create IEPs & 504s that address root causes of impact areas by outlining goals and services that will support students in their growth
• Progress monitor direct and indirect services to ensure our services and supports are helping students and adjust accordingly when needed
• Lead on immediate crisis response by using evidence based protocols regarding suicidality, self-harm, and threats to others
• Develop postvention plans that include direct and indirect supports for students in the aftermath of a crisis
• Collaborate with culture leaders to ensure safety and support plans are implemented with fidelity
• Supporting the school’s attendance system by developing attendance plans that provide resources to families and working with community organizations to provide wrap around interventions
• Delivering professional development and coaching for staff on trauma informed practices and other social emotional areas
• Providing family support through resource sharing, trainings, and consistent communication and collaboration
• Leading Social Emotional Learning for the whole school; including direct services for students to support student achievement
• Supporting student recruitment
• Running a small group advisory class
• Having duties

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.
• Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.
• Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.
• Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.

What This Job Offers

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