School Social Worker (2027-2028 School Year)

DSST Public Schools • Denver, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

DSST Public Schools is hiring School Social Workers for middle school and high school positions at multiple locations across Denver and Aurora, Colorado, for the 2027–2028 school year. This is a full-time, school-year, benefits-eligible, exempt, in-person position. The role is scheduled to start in late July 2027 with new staff training. The salary range is $70,000–$88,000, based on up to 10 years of aligned experience. A relocation stipend is offered to candidates relocating from 75 miles or more outside Denver.

School Social Workers provide direct social-emotional and mental health support to students, lead crisis intervention, and partner with educators, families, and school leaders to foster a supportive school community. They provide individualized counseling and targeted interventions, contribute to schoolwide mental health initiatives, and serve on the school's Culture Leadership Team. Depending on school needs and professional interests, they may also lead staff development, support family engagement, or help design social-emotional learning programming.

DSST describes its work culture as values-centered, human-focused, and collaborative. The organization reports serving more than 7,500 students and offers a Total Rewards package, coaching and career pathways, recognition programs, wellness resources, paid time off, relocation support, and local discounts.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), or current enrollment in an MSW program with eligibility for an appropriate Colorado Department of Education credential.
• Hold or be eligible to obtain the required Colorado Department of Education Special Services Provider license or another qualifying authorization for the position.
• Strong commitment to educational equity and supporting students from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and learning needs.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language proficiency.
• Experience with restorative practices, trauma-informed approaches, or evidence-based mental health interventions.
• Experience supporting multilingual learners and students with diverse learning needs.
• Experience working with adolescents in school, community mental health, or clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted, evidence-based counseling and social-emotional interventions to help students overcome barriers to learning.
• Conduct social-emotional evaluations and prepare assessment reports to inform student supports.
• Collaborate with student support teams to develop and implement IEPs and Section 504 plans, including appropriate goals and services.
• Monitor student progress and adjust interventions based on student needs and data.
• Lead crisis intervention using evidence-based protocols for concerns involving suicidality, self-harm, and threats to others.
• Develop postvention plans and collaborate with school leaders to implement student safety and support plans.
• Serve on the Culture Leadership Team and support schoolwide PBIS and targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
• Use schoolwide social-emotional screening data, including BESS and Student Experience Survey results, to identify needs and inform interventions.
• Deliver proactive suicide-prevention programming and social-emotional learning supports for students.
• Partner with educators, families, and community organizations to strengthen student engagement, attendance, and access to resources.
• Depending on school needs and professional interests, lead staff professional development, support family engagement initiatives, or help design schoolwide social-emotional learning programming.
• Collaborate on additional schoolwide responsibilities that support student success.

Benefits

• Benefits-eligible position with comprehensive health coverage.
• Fertility and adoption support.
• Educator-focused mental-health care, including access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative.
• Weekly one-on-one coaching, data-driven feedback, and career pathways.
• Recognition programs, including Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the Flower Person Award.
• Wellness Wednesdays.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• More than 11 weeks off each year.
• Relocation support for qualifying candidates.
• Safeway grocery discounts and local discounts.

What This Job Offers

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