School Social Worker

School Social Worker  School Year)

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• Position: School Social Worker (SSW)
• Grade level: Middle and High School
• Location: Multiple locations in Denver, CO (link)
• Salary: $65,000–$83,000 plus relocation stipend
• Status: Full‑time, in‑person
• Start date: End of July (new staff training)

Our School Social Workers (SSWs) and School Psychologists (SPs) play an integral role in ensuring student success by providing triaged direct counseling services, leading crisis intervention, supporting adult development, and collaborating to build a strong school culture.

• Complete evaluations and write assessment reports for students who may have obstacles due to social‑emotional impact
• Create IEPs & 504s that address root causes with goals and services to support growth
• Progress‑monitor direct and indirect services to ensure effectiveness and adjust as needed

• Lead immediate crisis response using evidence‑based protocols for suicidality, self‑harm, and threats to others
• Develop post‑vention plans that include direct and indirect supports for students after a crisis
• Collaborate with culture leaders to ensure safety and support plans are implemented with fidelity

• Support the school’s attendance system by developing attendance plans and partnering with community organizations
• Deliver professional development and coaching for staff on trauma‑informed practices and social‑emotional learning
• Provide family support through resource sharing, trainings, and consistent communication
• Lead Social‑Emotional Learning for the whole school; including direct services for students to support achievement

• Master’s in Social Work or enrollment in an MSW program
• Belief that all students can succeed and reach post‑secondary goals
• Desire to grow as an anti‑racist educator
• Self‑awareness, regular reflection, and commitment to continuous improvement

• Proficiency in Spanish
• Training and experience in restorative and trauma‑informed approaches
• Experience working with English Learners
• Demonstrated success partnering with students of color and students with varied abilities

At DSST Public Schools, we achieve transformational results for 7,500+ students—97% attend a Green (top‑rated) school—and our approach is values‑centered, human‑focused, and collaborative.

• 100% of DSST graduates admitted to college or postsecondary program
• 15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024–25 SPF
• 9 out of 10 DSST families recommend DSST to a friend
• 95%+ of staff say managers check in regularly and care about them as people

• Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and educator‑focused mental‑health care
• Weekly coaching, data‑driven feedback, and clear career pathways
• Recognition through core values and awards, including the signature Flower Person Award
• Whole‑human wellness resources and six weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible time, relocation support, and local discounts

DSST Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, or retaliation for filing a charge. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and respectful practice in all aspects of our work.

The role requires regular talking and hearing, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. Item lifting up to 30 pounds and office equipment operation are required. Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

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