Elementary Social Worker (2026-2027)

Elementary Social Worker

The Elementary Social Worker role is a vital partnership in student success, where you will serve as a pillar of support and a champion for a collaborative culture between Summit Elementary and Columbine Elementary. You will be instrumental in building a comprehensive Student Services program that goes beyond the classroom, utilizing data-driven insights to intervene during crises, manage safety plans, and provide dedicated support for students with diverse needs, including those on IEPs. By working hand-in-hand with educators, families, and community agencies, you will advocate for every student's potential, foster a compassionate environment, and help bridge the gap between home, school, and social services.

Development and Management

• Uses data to develop and inform the Student Services program and evaluate the program's impact on the school's instructional goals.
• Collaborates on the development and management of the comprehensive Student Services program with school and district administration.
  
  

Preventative and Responsive Services

• Assesses student needs and makes referrals to appropriate school resource personnel, social agencies, community agencies and alternative programs.
• Directly involved with the MTSS process, risk and threat assessments, designing safety plans, intervenes during crisis situations and participates on the school critical incident recovery team.
  
  

Individual Student Planning

• The social worker is expected to meet with students individually as well as in small or large group settings.
• Supports students on IEPs through Direct/Indirect service minutes
• Tracks progress for students on IEPs, identifies goals, conducts observations, writes plans and attends meetings
• Supports the Affective Needs (AN) program and alternative education
• Conduct and support students with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)
• Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with a variety of needs
• Participates in school management teams in order to advocate for students needs and provide guidance for school staff.
  
  

System Support

• Participates in team meetings, collaborates with colleagues
• Uses responsive counseling strategies to establish relationships and collaborate with educators, students, families, and community partners which reflect recognition of and respect for each individual.
• Assists families in obtaining services for their children through an appropriate referral and follow-up process.
• Serves as liaison between the social services agencies (i.e., Department of Human Service) and personnel from the various school systems.
• Assists teachers in understanding their students, including providing and interpreting student data.
• Provides in-service training on topics related to the Student Services program and supporting student achievement.
• Build collaboration between the Student Services team at Columbine Elementary and Summit Elementary.
  
  

Accountability

• Conducts at minimum a yearly program audit to review the extent and quality of program implementation.
• Communicates and shares the goals of the comprehensive Student Services program to stakeholders including students, families and community partners.
• Prepares and submits a variety of requested reports and data, to ensure fulfillment of established program requirements.
• Uses all available data, including academic grades, discipline referrals and attendance data, to identify students in need and to deliver services.
  
  

Desired Qualities

• Commitment to all students: Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education.
• Leadership: Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations.
• Focus on Data-Driven Results: Relentlessly pursues the improvement of performance and is driven by a desire to produce student gains.
• Innovative Problem-Solving: Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.
• Adaptability: Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations.
• Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others
• Dependability: Does whatever it takes to consistently deliver with high quality under tight deadlines; successfully manages own projects through strong organization, detailed work plans, and balancing of multiple priorities.
• Communication and Customer Service Skills: Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; anticipates and responds to customer needs in a high-quality and courteous manner.
  
  

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work (MSW)
• Meets the Colorado Department of Education certification requirements for the Special Service Provider (SSP)
• Ability to learn the student information system (Infinite Campus).
• Familiarity with Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and HIPPA
  
  

Additional Duties

• Serves students at both Columbine Elementary and Summit Elementary.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and central office administration.
  
  

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Placement on Certified Salary Schedule

Position to begin 2026-2027 school year

CDE license This is a grant funded position (based on a 3 year grant)