Social Worker School SW

School Social Worker - School-Based Littleton, CO | Full-Time |  School Year | On-Site About Us

Thera Peds Partners is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker to join our team for a full-time, school-based opportunity in Littleton, CO for the  school year. If you're passionate about supporting students' social-emotional well-being, removing barriers to learning, and collaborating with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams, this could be a great fit. You'll work directly with students and school teams to provide social-emotional support, behavioral intervention, crisis support, and services aligned with students' educational and Individualized Education Program (IEP) needs.

• Full-time:
  Approximately 40 hours per week
• School year: , August through May/June
• Setting:
  On-site, in-person
• Pay: $45-$50+/hour, based on qualifications, certification, experience, and employment arrangement
• Weekly compensation:
  Approximately up to $2,000+/week, based on a 40-hour workweek
• Guaranteed hours, including designated planning, collaboration, and administrative time as applicable
• Support from both the school district and Thera Peds Partners

As a school-based Social Worker, you'll help students address social, emotional, behavioral, family, and environmental factors that may affect their ability to access and participate successfully in their education.

• Providing individual and small-group social-emotional and behavioral support
• Conducting student assessments and contributing to evaluations, eligibility determinations, and educational planning within the Social Work scope of practice
• Developing and implementing interventions to address students' social, emotional, behavioral, and functional needs
• Providing services and interventions outlined in students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Monitoring student progress, maintaining appropriate data, and completing required documentation
• Participating in IEP, multidisciplinary, problem-solving, and student-support team meetings
• Supporting the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and other student supports, as appropriate
• Providing crisis intervention, risk assessment, and appropriate referrals in accordance with district procedures
• Collaborating with teachers, special education staff, school psychologists, counselors, therapists, administrators, and other school professionals
• Partnering with families to address barriers to student participation, attendance, behavior, and academic success
• Connecting students and families with appropriate school, community, and social-service resources
• Supporting positive relationships between students, families, schools, and community resources
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and confidential student records
• Following applicable federal and state requirements, professional standards, district policies, and procedures

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited social work program
• Current or eligible for appropriate Colorado Social Work licensure (LMSW/LCSW or other applicable credential based on the position)
• Completion of required supervised practicum/fieldwork as part of an accredited social work program
• Experience working with children or school-aged students preferred
• School-based or pediatric Social Work experience preferred
• 2+ years of professional experience preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of IEPs, IDEA, special education processes, and behavior intervention planning
• Understanding of child and adolescent development and social-emotional and behavioral needs
• Ability to provide individual and group interventions appropriate to the educational environment
• Knowledge of community resources and the ability to connect students and families with appropriate supports
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Proficient in the use of technology for documentation, communication, and educational purposes
• Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to exercise a high level of tact, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment in internal and external communications

School-based Social Work may involve supporting students throughout a variety of educational environments and activities. The Social Worker…