Social Worker

About the role

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker to join our team for a part-time, school-based opportunity for the 2026-2027 school year. If you're passionate about supporting students' social-emotional well-being, removing barriers to learning, and collaborating with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams, this could be a great fit. You'll work directly with students and school teams to provide social-emotional support, behavioral intervention, crisis support, and services aligned with students' educational and Individualized Education Program (IEP) needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing individual and small-group social-emotional and behavioral support
• Conducting student assessments and contributing to evaluations, eligibility determinations, and educational planning within the Social Work scope of practice
• Developing and implementing interventions to address students' social, emotional, behavioral, and functional needs
• Providing services and interventions outlined in students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Monitoring student progress, maintaining appropriate data, and completing required documentation
• Participating in IEP, multidisciplinary, problem-solving, and student-support team meetings
• Supporting the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and other student supports, as appropriate
• Providing crisis intervention, risk assessment, and appropriate referrals in accordance with district procedures
• Collaborating with teachers, special education staff, school psychologists, counselors, therapists, administrators, and other school professionals
• Partnering with families to address barriers to student participation, attendance, behavior, and academic success
• Connecting students and families with appropriate school, community, and social-service resources
• Supporting positive relationships between students, families, schools, and community resources
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and confidential student records
• Following applicable federal and state requirements, professional standards, district policies, and procedures

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited social work program
• Current or eligible for appropriate Colorado Social Work licensure (LMSW/LCSW or other applicable credential based on the position)
• Completion of required supervised practicum/fieldwork as part of an accredited social work program
• Experience working with children or school-aged students preferred
• School-based or pediatric Social Work experience preferred
• 2+ years of professional experience preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of IEPs, IDEA, special education processes, and behavior intervention planning
• Understanding of child and adolescent development and social-emotional and behavioral needs
• Ability to provide individual and group interventions appropriate to the educational environment
• Knowledge of community resources and the ability to connect students and families with appropriate supports
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Proficient in the use of technology for documentation, communication, and educational purposes
• Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to exercise a high level of tact, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment in internal and external communications
• Able to safely participate with students in various educational environments and activities, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and engaging with students in classrooms and other school environments

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (for W-2 employees)
• 401(k) (for W-2 employees)
• Guaranteed hours
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community