School Social Worker

We are seeking a dedicated School Social Worker to join our team for a full-time, school-based opportunity in Littleton, CO for the 2026–2027 school year. As a School Social Worker, you'll help students address social, emotional, behavioral, family, and environmental factors that may affect their ability to access and participate successfully in their education. You'll work directly with students and school teams to provide social-emotional support, behavioral intervention, crisis support, and services aligned with students' educational and Individualized Education Program (IEP) needs.

What You Will Do

Your responsibilities may include providing individual and small-group social-emotional and behavioral support, conducting student assessments, developing and implementing interventions, providing services and interventions outlined in students' IEPs, monitoring student progress, and participating in IEP and multidisciplinary team meetings.

Why It Might Be a Fit

If you're passionate about supporting students' social-emotional well-being, removing barriers to learning, and collaborating with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams, this could be a great fit. You'll work directly with students and school teams to provide social-emotional support, behavioral intervention, crisis support, and services aligned with students' educational and Individualized Education Program (IEP) needs.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited social work program
• Current or eligible for appropriate Colorado Social Work licensure (LMSW/LCSW or other applicable credential based on the position)
• Completion of required supervised practicum/fieldwork as part of an accredited social work program
• Experience working with children or school-aged students preferred
• School-based or pediatric Social Work experience preferred
• 2+ years of professional experience preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of IEPs, IDEA, special education processes, and behavior intervention planning
• Understanding of child and adolescent development and social-emotional and behavioral needs
• Ability to provide individual and group interventions appropriate to the educational environment
• Knowledge of community resources and the ability to connect students and families with appropriate supports
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Proficient in the use of technology for documentation, communication, and educational purposes
• Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to exercise a high level of tact, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment in internal and external communications

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Guaranteed hours
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community
• Flexibility associated with independent contractor status
• Benefit Resources
• Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners
• Guaranteed hours
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community