Elementary School Social Worker - Southwest Campus

Overview

Rocky Mountain Prep is a movement of educators, families, scholars, and advocates changing the face of public education in Colorado by democratizing college access and preparation for historically marginalized students and families. We operate a network of twelve college preparatory charter schools in the Denver metro area serving students from early childhood through high school.

Each member of the organization plays a part in achieving these goals. School-based staff members work toward metrics aligned to their roles and the Big 5, with metrics varying by position and subject to change.

• Complete Responsible Assessment and Intervention Practices in Special Education and Section 504
• Con conduct valid, fair, and legally defensible evaluations for Special Education and Section 504 eligibility, including students in center-based programming; a school social worker performs assessments for social-emotional-behavioral, adaptive, and other needs; a school psychologist performs cognitive, executive functioning, social-emotional-behavioral, adaptive, and other assessments
• Administer and interpret findings to identify student needs and develop appropriate interventions and services through IEP programming
• Attend and contribute to IEP meetings as appropriate; present results in clear terms to diverse audiences (e.g., parents, students, staff, community) to support informed choices
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of IEPs and 504 Plans
• (If applicable) Collaborate with and provide consultation to the center team to address students’ social-emotional needs

• Tiered Model of School Mental Health Interventions, Services and Supports
• Provide direct and indirect special education services based on IEPs and mental health services based on Section 504s for students across LREs
• Participate in a team approach on Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans; design, implement, and monitor services and intervention plans
• Use skill-building strategies in small groups or individual settings to teach self-regulation, planning/organization, impulse control, empathy, and healthy decision-making
• Design, implement, monitor, and adapt student responses to research-based interventions for targeted needs
• Follow protocol for counseling services for General Education/MTSS students that aligns with district/STRIVE expectations
• Collaborate with families and community providers to develop intervention plans and action steps
• Work with other school personnel to provide a range of services supporting academic, social, emotional, and behavioral goals
• Take lead on filing for truancy contempt and implementing court orders

• Preventative and Responsive Crisis Services
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents, students, and community resources to provide competent mental health support during and after crises and follow network procedures
• Conduct suicide risk review and self-harm protocols according to training and best practices, including informing parents and providing referrals
• Participate in threat response processes according to training
• Offer families resources and referrals and assist navigating community services

• Must Haves
• Meets all professional licensure requirements (i.e., CDE SSP License). Learn more here.
• Training and experience in restorative and trauma-informed approaches
• A commitment to the social-emotional well-being of all scholars and the school culture
• Experience working with historically marginalized communities
• We use E-Verify to confirm identity and employment eligibility of all new hires

• Speaks Spanish
• Experience working with English Learners
• Demonstrated success with students of color and varied abilities

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement through PERA

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a salary range of $75,000–$87,000.

Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. We use E-Verify to confirm identity and employment eligibility of all new hires. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will need to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form on hire. Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time.

RMP is an equal-opportunity employer. We hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We appreciate your interest in Rocky Mountain Prep and look forward to getting to know you!