School Social Worker

Thank you for your interest in joining DSST Public Schools for the 2027–28 school year! Please note that final interviews for these positions are expected to begin by February 2027. If you have questions or need to be considered on a different timeline, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Talent Team at humancapital . We're excited to learn more about you throughout the hiring process!

POSITION:
School Social Worker (SSW)
GRADE LEVEL:
Hiring for both middle school and high school positions

LOCATION:

Multiple DSST Public Schools locations across Denver and Aurora, Colorado. [ View current openings .] We encourage you to apply even if your preferred position is not yet listed, as additional opportunities may become available throughout the hiring season.

SALARY: $70,000–$88,000 based on years of aligned experience (up to 10 years). We also offer a relocation stipend for candidates joining us from 75 miles or more outside Denver!

STATUS:
Full-time, school-year, benefits-eligible, exempt, in-person position START:
Late July 2027, beginning with new staff training. [ View the school-year calendar. ]Make a Meaningful Impact as a School Social Worker at DSST!

At DSST Public Schools, we believe every student deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our School Social Workers play a critical role in making that vision a reality.

As a School Social Worker, you'll provide direct social-emotional and mental health support, lead crisis intervention, and partner with educators, families, and school leaders to build a school community where every student can succeed.

Why Join DSST?

Make a lasting impact:
Help students overcome barriers to learning through individualized counseling, targeted interventions, and school wide mental health initiatives.

Lead beyond your caseload:
Serve as a member of your school's Culture Leadership Team, helping shape student support systems and strengthen school culture.

Follow your passions:
Contribute to projects aligned with your interests, from trauma-informed practices and staff development to family engagement and social-emotional learning.

A Day in the Life of a DSST School Social Worker:
Curious what the role looks like in action? Watch our Day in the Life video to see how our School Social Workers support students and make a difference at DSST!

What You’ll DoSupport Students' Social-Emotional Growth Provide targeted, evidence-based counseling and social-emotional interventions that help students overcome barriers to learning.

Conduct social-emotional evaluations and develop assessment reports to inform student supports.

Collaborate with student support teams to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 plans, including appropriate goals and services.

Monitor student progress and adjust interventions based on student needs and data.

Lead Crisis Response & Student Well-Being 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.

Shape a Supportive School Community Serve on the Culture Leadership Team, supporting school wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.

Use school wide social-emotional screening data, including tools such as the BESS and Student Experience Survey, 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.

Additional Opportunities and…