Extended ; ESY Social Worker

Position: Extended School Year (ESY) Social Worker
Position Type:

Special Education

Date Posted:

4/14/2026

Location:

Fort Logan Northgate/Denver, CO

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JOB TITLE:

Extended School Year ("ESY") Social Worker

LOCATION:

Districtwide

TIMEFRAME:
June 1 July 2

WORK STATUS:
Licensed, Full-Time Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Principal

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide a range of services for students who demonstrate difficulties with learning, academic achievement, social/emotional functioning and behavior. Serve as a mental health service provider involved in proactive, preventative activities, as well as responding to identified concerns. Provide serviced based on a combination of problem solving, consultative and direct service models.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Participating in Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).

* Conducting social-emotional assessments and contributing to IEP and 504plans.

* Develop individual, group or system level interventions which improve identified problems or concerns, including academic, social/ emotional/ behavioral/ mental health needs as they relate to educational progress.

* Uses research-based and technically sound practices to drive decision-making and interventions; and collaborates with school personnel and parents in order to develop and modify student intervention strategies.

* Facilitates functional assessment of behavior (FBA) and designs/implements Behavior Intervention Plans as well as progress monitors intervention plans.

* Conducts, interprets and implements student assessments which includes record review, interview, observation and standardized assessment.

* Administers and interprets norm-referenced and curriculum based assessment measures.

* Participates in team-based follow up activities to review student progress, analyze data and modify individual interventions.

* Reviews school wide assessment data to assist building staff(s) in interpreting and designing school wide interventions.

* Serve as liaison among district building(s), families and community and collaborates with various teams to assure positive outcomes for all learners.

* Participate in interdisciplinary staffing meetings to determine the eligibility, appropriate planning and reevaluation for students who require special education service/programs.

* Comply with Exceptional Student services and district policies and procedures (i.e. Medicaid billing, accident reporting).

* Conduct suicide and threat assessments and develop/implement appropriate crisis intervention and safety plans.

* Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Required

* Master's Degree or Higher in Social Work

Preferred

* Previous social work in an School/Alternative Education Campus setting of a similar demographic

Licenses or Certification:

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL TEACHING AND SPECIAL SERVICES POSITIONS:

* Must hold a Colorado Alternative, Provisional, or Professional Social Worker License with appropriate endorsements.

* Completed a state approved Social Worker Preparation Program or participation in an Alternative License program.

* Demonstrates subject matter competency by one of the following means:

* Hold an endorsement in the subject area Special Service Provider through The Colorado Department of Education

* Pass the appropriate subject area PLACE or PRAXIS exam in Colorado or in a CDE approved state

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

* Demonstrated knowledge and skill regarding the components of effective instruction.

* Demonstrated knowledge of content and teaching methods in area(s) of counseling assignment.

* Demonstrated knowledge of developmental needs of students.

* Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.

* Evidence of ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships with school personnel, students and parents.

* Demonstrated understanding and empathy necessary for working with students.

ESSENTIAL

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions required the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling: and signification fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. This job is performed in generally a clean and healthy…