Title I Funded Middle School Social Worker

Funded School Social Worker

Funded School Social Worker Position Available at Horizon Middle School. This position is hired on a year-only contract with potential for renewal in the spring based on department needs and board of education approval. Starting date is July 28, 2026. New teaching/new licensed staff orientation will be held on July 24th & 27th. District 49 credits each year of verified full-time/full-year relevant experience up to 20 years.

Work schedule is 182 contracted work days. This position is eligible for benefits including group insurance (health, dental, and vision), paid sick and personal leave, and elective retirement savings plans. Salary range is $62,244/year to $78,372/year. Initial pay placement is dependent on level of formal education, licensure, and years of relevant experience (the maximum credit granted is 20 years).

Qualifications and Expectations: MA/MS from accredited college or university. Valid Colorado Special Services Provider License endorsed in area of assignment:
School Social Worker. See attached job description for details about this position.

About School District 49:
District 49 is a progressive, rapidly growing district in eastern Colorado Springs. Home to more than 25,000 students and 2,000 staff members, District 49 aims to be the best district to learn, work, and lead. As one of Colorado's only two recognized Districts of Innovation, District 49 is a challenging and stimulating place to lead. As part of our commitment to innovate, we host a robust portfolio of conventional, charter, online, and blended schools, including homeschool support as well as career and technical education.

Application Instructions:
For your application to be deemed complete, you must complete the following: upload full and complete official transcripts beginning with your Bachelor's degree, answer all questions on the application including all disclosure questions, fill in all relevant work experience on your application to ensure correct placement on the D49 pay schedule, upload letter of introduction/cover letter, upload letters of recommendation (optional), upload current resume, and upload Colorado Department of Education issued special service provider license or statement of where you are in the process of obtaining your license.

The entire application process is completed online. Interviews are site-based and not conducted by the Human Resources office. If you have questions regarding the status of an open or recently closed position, you may contact the site where the vacancy is located. District 49 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.