School Social Worker

Eleutheria • Aurora, CO

2d • $50 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

Ampersand Therapy is hiring a School Social Worker to support students in K–12 school settings in Aurora, Colorado, during the 2026–2027 school year. The role serves a K–12 caseload that includes SSN, AN, and ASD classrooms and is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position. The posting says the position starts ASAP for the 2026–2027 school year.

The School Social Worker provides counseling, social-emotional support, crisis intervention, and connections to resources for students and families. The role involves building relationships with students, working closely with educators and related service providers, and helping create a supportive school environment. Ampersand Therapy describes itself as a therapist-owned company focused on clinician support and mentorship, equity, and community impact. Benefits apply to employees working 0.8 FTE or above after a short waiting period.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or a related field.
• Valid Colorado CDE Special Services Provider license with a School Social Worker endorsement, or eligibility to obtain it by the start date.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and crisis response skills.
• Passion for supporting students’ mental health and well-being.

Nice To Haves

• School-based experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to support student mental health and social-emotional development.
• Support crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety planning as needed.
• Participate in IEP, MTSS, and student support team meetings.
• Conduct assessments related to social-emotional and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers.
• Support student attendance and engagement, and provide wraparound services for students and families.
• Assist in developing and implementing intervention plans.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation.
• Connect families to community resources and supports.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Liability insurance included with W-2 employment.
• Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses.
• Mileage reimbursement between sites.
• Referral bonuses.
• Steady school schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time