Social Worker - School Based Mental Health Provider

About Us:

Global Village Academy is an innovative charter school. Students learn core content through language immersion in their choice of French, Spanish, Mandarin, or Russian (depending on the school). GVA is truly a "global village." Our immersion teachers come from all over the world, each bringing their unique culture and language into the classroom. United by a common core, students are challenged to become world class thinkers, capable of engaging ideas using multiple languages and cross-cultural perspectives, through an internationally benchmarked curriculum spanning each language village.

Location: Global Village Academy - Aurora, CO

Job Type: Full Time - Exempt

Annual Salary Range: $57,250 - $77,353

Summary:

The School Social Worker provides comprehensive mental health and social-emotional support services to students in special education and general education settings. This role focuses on improving students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning through direct counseling services, assessment, crisis response, and collaboration with families, educators, and community partners. The School Social Worker plays a key role in supporting students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans, conducting evaluations, implementing interventions, and contributing to school-wide systems such as Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). This position works collaboratively with school teams to create safe, supportive learning environments and address barriers that impact student success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct Service with Special Education Students

• Provide individual and group counseling services aligned with students' IEP mental health service goals.
• Develop and implement individual, group, and system-level interventions to address academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs that impact educational progress.
• Deliver mental health services within general education classrooms when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services, including progress monitoring, service logs, and progress reports.
• Communicate and collaborate with outside service providers such as therapists and caseworkers, as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with families, school staff, and community partners to address factors within a child's home, school, and community environments that affect adjustment and success in school.

Crisis Management

• Conduct suicide risk assessments as needed.
• Assist school teams with threat assessments.
• Support the development and implementation of student safety plans.
• Respond to crisis situations and provide appropriate individual and classroom-level support.
• Identify and report suspected child abuse or neglect to appropriate authorities in accordance with mandated reporting requirements.

IEP Assessments and Evaluations

• Conduct social, emotional, behavioral, and adaptive skill assessments.
• Interpret assessment results and prepare comprehensive evaluation reports.
• Collect and analyze data to develop Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Conduct classroom observations and review relevant student records.
• Facilitate family, teacher, and student biopsychosocial interviews.
• Develop measurable IEP goals related to social-emotional and behavioral needs.
• Prepare Educational Impact Statements for evaluation reports.

Meetings and Collaboration

• Participate in collaborative meetings including IEP pre-planning meetings, special education team meetings, center-based classroom team meetings, and manifestation determination reviews.Serve as an active member of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) team.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, administrators, school staff, and community agencies supporting students and families.
• Attend behavioral health team meetings and other relevant professional meetings.
• Participate in professional development, professional learning community meetings, and school staff meetings.

Related Services and School Support

• Provide psychoeducation and training to students, families, and school staff.
• Conduct home visits or wellness visits when appropriate.
• Provide professional development and consultation to school staff on student mental health and behavioral supports.
• Assist with MTSS initiatives, leadership council activities, and school-wide behavioral supports.
• Connect students and families with community resources and coordinate services when appropriate.
• Provide mental health services to students with 504 plans.
• Support general education interventions, including behavioral supports and social skills training.
• Provide consultation and support to teachers and staff regarding general education students.

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• Previous school social work experience preferred.
• CDE Special Provider License endorsement in School Social Work or passed the ASWB or has an LCSW
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong student assessment and evaluation skills.
• Knowledge of best practices in school social work and school-based mental health services.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative teaming abilities with diverse stakeholders.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during crisis situations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.Ability to work effectively and respectfully with individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds.
• Proficiency with computer technology and electronic documentation systems.

Qualifications and Core Competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to engage effectively with students, families, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of child and adolescent development, with the ability to apply this knowledge to promote student well-being.
• Empathy and active listening skills to support students with compassion and professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to design and implement effective SEL interventions.
• Proficient in using data to assess needs, inform decisions, and measure program outcomes.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic school environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to a range of student needs and school contexts.
• Cultural competence and a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practices.

Work Environment:

• School-based setting with frequent interaction with students, staff, and families.
• Occasional evening meetings or school events may be required.
• Must be comfortable navigating various community resources and school facilities.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Global Village Academy shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. GVA is committed to cultural diversity among school personnel as a means of enriching the educational experience. GVA shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Relocation not provided for this position.

Salary : $57,250 - $77,353