Who We Are

• A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs
• Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
• Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
• Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development

Who We Serve

• 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
• 86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
• 56% English Language Learners

What You’ll Do

• Serves as a Tier 3/SPED level professional within the Multi-Tiered System of Supports working with Atlas Preparatory School students in grades 5-8
• Plays a critical part in social-emotional learning activities, pertinent IEP case management (logging services, writing/monitoring goals, etc.), and the facilitation of both individual and group counseling sessions
• Completes administrative duties relating to referral management
• Proficient in the practice of threat/risk/needs assessments and serves as a mandatory reporter in appropriate circumstances
• Work with students to further their critical thinking, problem-solving skills, communication, and collaboration skills
• Develop positive relationships with all students on caseload to provide individualized advising, coaching, goal setting, problem-solving, and effective mentorship
• Conduct intake assessments, create treatment plans, provide weekly therapy sessions, and work with teachers to create effective accommodation plans for the classroom setting
• Complete targeted social-emotional-based assessments and write subsequent reports that are digestible for families and teachers
• Maintain effective communication with families in order to build a holistic approach to student support
• Plan, coordinate, and execute high-quality family programming events and workshops
• Perform other related duties or tasks as assigned

Compensation & Schedule

• Annual Salary Range: $55,000 - $64,598
• Signing Bonus: $1,000
• Schedule: Monday – Friday; Occasional evenings as needed

Benefits

• Approximately 10 weeks of paid school breaks
• 32 hours of annual flex time and 48 hours of annual sick time
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
• 100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit
• 100% Employer paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of employee discounts

Annual Calendar and Start Date

• 212 working days
  • Please note this includes 3 days of orientation for new staff. Following years will consist of only 209 work days.
• Start Date: July 10, 2024

Who You Are

• Master’s degree in social work from a regionally accredited institution
• At least one year of experience with social work in a school setting
• Special Services License through the Colorado Department of Education
• Ability to work in a non-remote setting, Monday through Friday
• Ability to effectively apply Trauma Informed Care practices
• Have a holistic mindset willing to consider a student’s school and home life
• Possess a self-starter mentality and offer high enthusiasm

Desired Qualifications

• A valid LSW or LCSW
• Bilingual; English and Spanish
• Experience working with socioeconomically disadvantaged populations
• Experience working within an urban school setting

Essential Functions

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Willingness to be trained in physical management of students (CPI/Ukeru)
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
• Must be able to abide by all policies and procedures of Atlas Preparatory School

Position Closes: When Filled