School Social Worker - SSS - Mental Health (2026-2027 School Year)

Job description

Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out. REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only! Job Posting Title: School Social Worker - SSS - Mental Health (2026-2027 School Year) Job Description: Serves students across all levels (PK-12) who require universal, targeted, and intensive intervention across special education and general education populations. Utilizes knowledge, skills, and commitment needed to provide direct and indirect services that help students and youth succeed: academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. Supports and establishes a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students in order to alleviate barriers to learning, engage students as individuals with unique interests and strengths, and promote student success at the student’s developmental level. Additionally, utilizes demonstrated expertise in assessment, data based decision-making skills and psycho-educational practices in order to plan, consult, collaborate and/or provide indirect and direct services to students. Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to implement crisis prevention, intervention, response and recovery efforts. EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES USED: - Operate and use personal computers, related software and equipment (e.g., printer), telephone ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: - Work is performed in a school setting ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds - Frequent sitting - Occasional bending, squatting, or standing - Must be able and willing to obtain other certifications required for the position, including CPI certification Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Responsibilities: Support and establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students in order to: alleviate barriers to learning, engage students as individuals with unique interests and strengths, and promote student success at the student’s developmental level. Document health related services in Designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program. Effectively establish and maintain collaborative relationships with school personnel, students and parents. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Effectively complete safety screenings and assessments. Attend district professional development opportunities in the areas of mental health and special education. Effectively provide case management support. Demonstrate expertise in assessment, FBA/BIP creation, data based decision-making skills and psycho-educational practices, in order to plan, consult, collaborate and/or provide indirect and direct services to students. Maintain continuing education requirements for licensure. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills. Effectively implement crisis prevention, intervention, and response and recovery efforts. Effectively plan, organize, and implement appropriate instructional programming in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Maintain accurate and up to date records of every treatment/session delivered to students whether direct or indirect services. Information will be documented into either the current IEP system and/or current Medicaid system. Document services for students who are eligible for Medicaid reimbursement if current DORA license is held. Complete progress monitoring and progress reporting to obtain and communicate data regarding student advancement toward goals. Certifications: Licensed Clinical Social Worker - DORA, Special Services Provider License - Social Worker - Colorado Department of Education Education: Master's Degree: Social Work (Required) Position Type: Regular Primary Location: Variable Location Employee - Schools One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.00 Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: Full Salary Range: $62,150.00 USD - $131,345.00 USD Annual Position Salary Schedule Eligibility: Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire Licensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire. DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire. Click HERE to view the current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules*. *All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE. Benefits: This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans. Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: August 13, 2026