School Social Worker

Job Title:

School Social Worker

Location:

State-Wide - MUST BE A COLORADO RESIDENT

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports to:

Director of Exceptional Student Services

Work Hours/Days:
Full-Time or Part-Time based on student enrollment and special education service needs. Caseload expectations will be aligned with FTE assignment in accordance with state and federal special education guidelines.

Wage: $65,000-$80,000/annually. Compensation will be prorated based on FTE assignment.

Benefits:
Benefit eligibility is based on FTE status. Employees working 30 hours or greater per week are eligible for full benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k and paid leave. Employees working less than 30 hours per week will get paid sick leave.

We are a small non-profit organization based in Colorado, passionate about helping charter schools succeed. Our primary goal is to assist schools in optimizing their business, human resources and financial functions. We strongly believe that working collaboratively with schools and supporting their essential back-office functions can help them focus on their core mission of educating students. We understand that schools face many challenges, and our team is committed to helping them overcome these challenges by providing tailored solutions.

As an employee of Minga Education Group, you will be part of a small, passionate and dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on the education sector. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of schools and make a meaningful contribution to their success. We are committed to providing a supportive and collaborative work environment that fosters growth and professional development.

The School Social Worker advances inclusive, data‑driven student services by partnering with school leaders, Special Services Providers, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and families to deliver high‑quality, compliant social‑emotional and behavioral supports for qualifying students. This role strengthens MTSS/RTI frameworks, trauma‑informed practices, SEL programming, and inclusive school environments by ensuring culturally responsive assessment, intervention, and documentation within special education systems.

The School Social Worker provides counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, and targeted mental health supports aligned to IEP goals, addressing the behavioral, social‑emotional, and functional needs of students with disabilities. Through collaborative problem‑solving, team‑based planning, and targeted professional learning, the School Social Worker builds capacity in schools and equips educators and families to implement effective SEL, behavioral, and mental health supports, including for students served through 504, Gifted, and Multi‑Lingual Learner pathways.

The School Social Worker is a key member of multidisciplinary evaluation and IEP teams, with opportunities for remote consultation and support.

• Conduct social‑developmental histories and contribute to multidisciplinary evaluations within CDE scope of practice.
• Provide input on social‑emotional, behavioral, environmental, and family‑system factors impacting learning.
• Develop IEP goals, service plans, progress‑monitoring systems, and required documentation.
• Support compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and school‑based mental health requirements.

• Provide individual and group counseling aligned to IEP goals and student needs.
• Deliver crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning using trauma‑informed practices.
• Implement SEL, coping‑skills, and behavior‑support interventions that promote regulation and resilience.
• Support students in developing self‑advocacy, emotional regulation, interpersonal skills, and problem‑solving.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, eligibility determinations, and IEP/504 development.
• Collaborate with teachers, special educators, psychologists, SLPs, OTs, administrators, and families.
• Promote inclusive practices such as UDL,…