Social Worker

About the role

The Roaring Fork School District is seeking a certified School Social Worker to support students aged birth-21 in promoting their success and aligning with the district's mission.

Responsibilities

• Assists in screenings and observations to identify students with therapy needs.
• Responds to student mental health crises and offers education, prevention, and crisis/counseling.
• Makes referrals to community resources as needed.
• Maintains compliance with legal requirements and district policies.
• Develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Ensures awareness and training of mandatory reporting requirements among staff.
• Provides group and individual therapy and services, adapting based on students' needs.
• Coordinates communication between families, school staff, and leadership.
• Plans and delivers services based on comprehensive data analysis.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college.
• Possession of or enrollment in a program to obtain a Special Service Provider license through CDE.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License.
• One year experience in counseling or mental health field preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of continuum of mental health services, including prevention and intervention strategies.
• Special education rules and regulations.
• Standardized and non-standardized assessments.
• Positive discipline and classroom management techniques.
• De-escalation and physical restraint techniques.
• Community and school resources.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• English language proficiency.

Benefits

• Full district-paid employee health benefits, including medical, life, vision, dental, and dependent coverage.
• Paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment, TSA options, EAP, and supplemental insurance.
• Housing program and reduced/skipped ski passes.
• Employee referral program.
• Equal opportunity employment policy.

Pay

$56,809 - $87,909 (Based on education and years of relevant teaching experience)

Schedule

185 working days per year, 40 hours per week