Description

Overview of position:

The Gilpin Campus School Social Worker is entrusted with the responsibility of providing services as permitted through appropriate licensure designated by the State of Colorado. Partnering with a robust and highly competent K-8 student services team at Denver Language School, the School Social Worker is responsible for providing services to students with IEPs and/or Section 504 plans as directed by the Principal (and/or designate). The School Social Worker has an instrumental role in developing a culture of optimism, positivity and belonging at a thriving and remarkably successful public school. 

Essential Functions and Objectives

• Provide direct and indirect School Social Work services as specified in students’ IEPs and/or Section 504 plans; 
• Analyze data pertaining both daily and period attendance to identify students of note in pursuit of school goals for participation;
• Assist faculty/staff and community members in developing and implementing behavior management plans to remediate problem behaviors;
• Assist students in improving their academic, personal and social functioning;
• Aid staff in the design and implementation of appropriate interventions and accommodations for students;
• Provide social skills, anger management, stress reduction or other similar instruction to students who are experiencing social/emotional/behavioral problems that interfere with their learning or the ability of others to learn.
• Provide information to families and assists them in accessing long-term or intensive counseling services, as needed
• Provide short-term individual and group counseling to students who are experiencing social/emotional/behavioral problems that interfere with their learning or the ability of others to learn.
•  Works collaboratively with special education staff in designing and implementing social skills, anger management, stress reduction or other similar instruction
•  Provide information and assistance to families to help them understand their child’s educational disability and equip them with the tools necessary to support their child’s educational and/or behavioral progress.
•  Provide information to parents regarding the referral/assessment process, special education services available within the school, and their rights relative to special education.
•  Provides information to students and parents about services available within the community. Makes referrals to community providers, as appropriate.
•  Conducts social/developmental assessments of students referred for special education, assists in determining eligibility for special education.
•  Provide and/or assist in professional development for staff, parents, and/or community.
•  Proficiently use technology to communicate, compile reports, and collect data.
•  Participate in building or program activities and meetings as appropriate.
•  Collaborate with appropriate individuals across both campuses to support applicable initiatives.
•  Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) preferred. Full licensure requirements for the role are accessible via https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/ssprequirements ;
• Working knowledge of the principles, practices and ethical standards of School Social Work; the relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations, a willingness to partner with the authorising school district (Denver Public Schools);
• Contemporary knowledge of the community resources and support systems available to assist students and their families;
• Ability to work effectively and appropriately with students, families, and other educational professionals regarding student concerns and problems exercising professional decorum and discretion as befitting circumstances;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to consult with school personnel in developing and implementing effective social and behavioral interventions for students.

Salary Range: for new-to-DLS employees, salary at entry shall be $58,785 - $61,232. 

- note, we are able to cover 100% of the cost of the supervision hours over a twenty four month period for newly-qualified Social Workers through a DLS partner.

Denver Language School is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and

harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability,

veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and

will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they

have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Denver Language School is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully

committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws,

regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action