School Social Worker at Landmark Academy at Reunion

National Heritage Academies • Commerce City, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Landmark Academy at Reunion, located in Commerce City, CO, is seeking a School Social Worker to provide counseling and support services to students. The school, serving grades K-8, opened in 2007 and has a history of academic achievement. Landmark offers a supportive and positive work environment with experienced leadership and engaged parent involvement. This role is crucial in supporting the educational and behavioral success of students.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
• School Social Worker Special Services License issued by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE).
• Social Worker License issued by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), or Certified School Social Work Specialist Certificate issued by the National Association of Social Workers.
• Valid licensure for the state they are working in.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs.
• Progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services and participate in student IEP meetings.
• Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, and monitor their responses to interventions.
• Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to teachers.
• Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate results to team members and parents.
• Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services.
• Establish relationships with students and parents and participate in school planning.
• Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals.
• Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in learning.
• Collaborate with school staff and other personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription coverage
• Supplemental accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement savings (401K)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

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