School Social Worker 2025-2026 School Year
School Social Worker 2025-2026 School Year
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$ 65000 - 83000
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Job Description
POSITION: School Social Worker (SSW)
GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for both middle school and high school positions
LOCATION: Hiring at multiple locations. You can view the current openings at this link. We encourage you to apply even if your preferred position is not listed as we will be posting new roles throughout the Spring.
SALARY: $65000$83000 based on years of aligned experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!
STATUS: Full time school year benefits eligible exempt inperson position (Denver CO)
START: First day of new staff training at the end of July. You can view the current School Year Calendar here.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Our School Social Workers (SSWs) and School Psychologists (SPs) are leaders who play an integral role in ensuring student success through providing triaged direct counseling services to our students leading through crisis intervention supporting in adult development and collaborating on how to build strong school culture.
Supporting Students with IEPs & 504
Complete evaluations and write assessment reports for students who may have obstacles in accessing their education due to social emotional impact
Create IEPs & 504s that address root causes of impact areas by outlining goals and services that will support students in their growth
Progress monitor direct and indirect services to ensure our services and supports are helping students and adjust accordingly when needed
Crisis Response
Lead on immediate crisis response by using evidence based protocols regarding suicidality selfharm and threats to others
Develop postvention plans that include direct and indirect supports for students in the aftermath of a crisis
Collaborate with culture leaders to ensure safety and support plans are implemented with fidelity
Follow Your Passion Opportunities
In addition to the above foundational responsibilities our providers have the opportunity to take on projects aligned to their passions. These include:
Supporting the schools attendance system by developing attendance plans that provide resources to families and working with community organizations to provide wrap around interventions
Delivering professional development and coaching for staff on trauma informed practices and other social emotional areas
Providing family support through resource sharing trainings and consistent communication and collaboration
Leading Social Emotional Learning for the whole school; including direct services for students to support student achievement
Additional duties as assigned such as supporting student recruitment running a small group advisory class having duties etc. See many of our possible duties here.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
All candidates must have a Masters in Social Work or currently be enrolled in a MSW program. You can read more about requirements for Mental Health Providers at DSST here.
An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school reach their most ambitious postsecondary goals and lead exemplary lives
Desire to personally professionally grow in their practice of becoming an antiracist educator
Selfawareness a regular practice of reflection and a desire to continuously improve
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
Speaks Spanish
Training and experience in restorative and traumainformed approaches
Has experience working with English Learners
Demonstrated success working with students of color and students with varied abilities
WHO WE ARE
At DSST Public Schools we are proud to be the largest and highestperforming network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100 of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST you play a part in ensuring all 7500 students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education.
INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS
For most of our positions we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here.
WHY JOIN DSST
At DSST we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful healthy life. We want this work to be your lifes work. Check out why our teachers love working at DSST as well as our benefits website to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition.
Health and Supplemental Insurance: DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff.
Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy 11 weeks off per year paid PTO (from Day 1!
Professional Development: As a learning organization DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below:
DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute New Educator Institute New Leader Institute Leader You and Teaching & Learning Institute.
Weekly 1:1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus.
Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers Emerging Leaders and School Director in Training Programs. Read more here.
And more!
DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM
Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit Refer them here and earn $500 if they are hired!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION
DSST Public Schools is proud to be 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 and related conditions sexual orientation or gender identity) Age 40 and older) Disability Genetic information (including employer requests for or purchase use or disclosure of genetic tests genetic services or family medical history) retaliation for filing a charge reasonably opposing discrimination or participating in a discrimination lawsuit investigation or proceeding in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing walking bending kneeling stooping and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand arm and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Employment Type
Full-Time
