School Social Worker (Central Pool 2026 - 2027 School Year)

Denver Public Schools•United States,

2d•Onsite

About The Position

School Social Workers will provide direct and indirect social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health services for children and youth, as well as work with families, school administrators, educators, and other professionals to create supportive learning and social environments for all students. The Social Worker provides assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of students.

Requirements

Have a Master’s Degree in Social Work.
Current Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License - School Social Work.
Knowledge with Google Suite (Docs, Slides, and Sheets)
Effective time management and organizational skills
Effective communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
Work collaboratively with others on a team
Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to plan and organize completion of projects
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the District
Ability to remain calm in an emergency situation
Ability to accurately record, transfer, and relate information and follow directions and procedures
Demonstrates respect for children, teenagers, and adults
Strong cultural and linguistic awareness and sensitivity of diverse populations is essential
High skill level in social work techniques and strategies, including in an advocacy role
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Be a LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) preferred.
Have previous social work experience, preferred.
Skill and experience in supervision role is highly preferred
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.

Responsibilities

Consult with staff and parents, make recommendations for developmentally appropriate services and strategies to assist in improving student achievement.
Participate in crisis management by assessing risk, providing interventions, and making community referrals. counseling and or making referrals.
Provide social and emotional intervention for students (in groups and individually).
Consult with parents and school staff in the development of appropriate behavior goals/interventions.
Evaluate the need for social and emotional support under Section 504 and IDEA. Interpret assessment test data and develop goals to meet individual student needs.
Support district initiatives on social and emotional learning.
Serve as a liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts, to help children who face challenges such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty.
Bilingual in Spanish or another language preferred and may be required for select positions
May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement (this is for coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, etc. for Dept. of Labor laws).