School Social Worker (Apply directly with STEM Charter School - DO NOT apply with DCSD online)

Douglas County School District • Shellman, GA

20h • $61,535 - $128,547

About The Position

At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we place innovation at the heart of learning to unleash the potential of all students and prepare them for an exponentially changing world. As a K-12 public charter school in the Douglas County School District, we are committed to creating an environment that fosters respect, success, and continuous improvement. We welcome you to join us in our mission to redefine limits and unleash potential.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Social Worker to support students' social, emotional, and behavioral well-being for the 2026 - 2027 school year. This role involves working closely with students, families, educators, and community resources to develop and implement interventions that promote student success. The ideal candidate will be an integral part of the Special Education, Mental Health, and Student Support Teams, ensuring a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

• Colorado Special Service Provider License for School Social Worker
• Master of Social Work (MSW) (or ability to obtain), including coursework in school and special education law
• Completion of practicum with experience working with school-aged children
• ASWB Clinical, PLACE, or PRAXIS School Social Worker exam OR Colorado LCSW issued by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to support student success
• Experience in case management, counseling, and crisis intervention
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Mac/PC, and student documentation systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a K-12 school setting
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, mental health interventions, and special education compliance

Responsibilities

• Participate in Special Education, Mental Health, and Student Support Teams, contributing expertise and support.
• Provide consultation and intervention strategies to general education staff, assisting with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and pre-referral processes.
• Conduct student assessments and interviews to identify needs and develop appropriate support plans.
• Develop and maintain case records, IEPs, FBAs, and BIPs, ensuring documentation is accurate and timely.
• Provide individual and group counseling to students and parents on social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
• Develop, implement, and review student service plans, monitoring progress and adjusting interventions as needed.
• Respond to referrals and concerns from school staff, parents, and community agencies.
• Offer assistance and referrals for mental health, financial hardship, substance abuse, rehabilitation, child welfare, and other social services.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and reports related to student progress and interventions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Engage students as individuals with unique interests and strengths and promote student success at the student's developmental level.
• Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned
• Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems such as truancy and misbehavior, and to implement solutions.
• Serve as 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.
• Provide assistance and or referrals for students, families, or staff regarding issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care, or medical care.
• Refer clients to community resources for services such as assessment services and how to apply.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
• Support students through building the capacity of family members, other school staff, and community agencies.
• Support and establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students in order to alleviate barriers to learning.
• Counsel parents with concerns or problems, interviewing the child and family to determine whether further action is required.
• Respond to referrals and or reported cases from teachers, administrators, other school personnel, parents, students, self, and community agencies (Department of Human Services).
• Create, organize and update case history records and prepare reports, according to deadlines.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (available on the 1st of the following month).
• Short-term, long-term disability, life, and ADD insurance (available six months from hire date).
• Retirement benefits including PERA pension and 401K employee-only contribution managed through Colorado’s PERA program.
• Other benefits include FSA (medical and dependent care), Pet Insurance, Sick Time, and PTO based on years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time