School Social Worker (Central Pool 2026 - 2027 School Year)

** Applications will be received until September 14, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **

About this job:

School Social Workers will provide direct and indirect social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health services for children and youth, as well as work with families, school administrators, educators, and other professionals to create supportive learning and social environments for all students. The Social Worker provides assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of students.

What DPS Offers You:
 

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
• Competitive Teacher/SSP Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes.
• Title I Incentive: Eligible employees can earn $100 per paycheck ($2,000 annually) for working full-time (or prorated based on days worked in the school year) in designated hard-to-staff positions. This incentive is distributed over 20 paychecks, beginning with the September 22 paycheck and ending with the July 7 paycheck. 
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources. 
• This position is represented by the DCTA employee association (bargaining unit).  Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit. 
   

• Consult with staff and parents, make recommendations for developmentally appropriate services and strategies to assist in improving student achievement.
• Participate in crisis management by assessing risk, providing interventions, and making community referrals. counseling and or making referrals.
• Provide social and emotional intervention for students (in groups and individually).
• Consult with parents and school staff in the development of appropriate behavior goals/interventions. 
• Evaluate the need for social and emotional support under Section 504 and IDEA. Interpret assessment test data and develop goals to meet individual student needs.
• Support district initiatives on social and emotional learning.
• Serve as a liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts, to help children who face challenges such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty.
• Bilingual in Spanish or another language preferred and may be required for select positions
• May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement (this is for coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, etc. for Dept. of Labor laws).

• Have a Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• Current Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License - School Social Work. 
• Be a LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) preferred. 
• Have previous social work experience, preferred.
• Knowledge with Google Suite (Docs, Slides, and Sheets
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
• Work collaboratively with others on a team
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to plan and organize completion of projects
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the District
• Ability to remain calm in an emergency situation
• Ability to accurately record, transfer, and relate information and follow directions and procedures
• Demonstrates respect for children, teenagers, and adults
• Strong cultural and linguistic awareness and sensitivity of diverse populations is essential
• High skill level in social work techniques and strategies, including in an advocacy role
• Skill and experience in supervision role is highly preferred
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. 
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.  
  Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.