Social Worker | Aurora, Colorado

Make a lasting difference in the lives of students in the greater Denver area through this rewarding, full-year contract role as a school social worker. You’ll collaborate with educators, families, and community agencies to address barriers to learning and help students reach their full potential.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering mental health counseling and support to students from early childhood through high school
• Assessing students to identify needs in academic, social, and emotional functioning
• Creating and implementing treatment plans, workshops, and strategies to promote student achievement
• Supporting students facing attendance issues, behavioral challenges, or emotional distress
• Referring students to external agencies for economic, emotional, or physical assistance when needed
• Communicating regularly with parents, teachers, and school administrators for comprehensive student support
• Keeping thorough case files, tracking progress and maintaining organized reports to identify patterns across individual and group cases
• Upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism in all student interactions

Qualifications and desired experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ recent experience working as a social worker in a school setting
• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution
• Active Colorado Special Service Provider license for School Social Worker (serving ages birth-21)
• Proven knowledge of mental health interventions and support strategies for children and adolescents
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Flexibility to serve in varied assignments across grade levels and schools, as caseloads are determined by need
• Ability to complete all district credentialing, including background check and fingerprinting, prior to start

This position offers a full-time schedule (35 hours/week, Monday-Friday) for the entire academic year, starting July 31, 2026 and ending May 26, 2027. If you’re dedicated to seeing students succeed and want to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is right for you.

Compensation for this position ranges from $33.48 to $53.48. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.