Elementary Social Worker (2026-2027)

Woodland Park School District RE-2; Woodland Park (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodland Park School District RE-2 is seeking an Elementary Social Worker to support student success through collaboration at Summit Elementary and Columbine Elementary. The ideal candidate will build a comprehensive Student Services program, utilize data-driven insights, and work with diverse student needs, including IEPs.

This role requires a commitment to all students and involves developing strategies, conducting assessments, and collaborating with families and educators to foster a nurturing educational environment. The position starts in the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Student Services program with school and district administration.
• Assess student needs and make referrals to appropriate personnel and agencies.
• Participate in risk assessments and intervene during crisis situations.
• Collaborate with educators and families to advocate for student needs.

Skills

Commitment to all students

Leadership

Data-Driven Results

Innovative Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Teamwork

Dependability

Communication and Customer Service Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Colorado Department of Education certification for SSP

Tools

Infinite Campus

Familiarity with FERPA and HIPAA

Job description

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, intervening during crisis situations and participating 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.
• Conducts and supports 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 to advocate for students' needs and provide guidance for school staff.

System Support

• Participates in team meetings and 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.
• Builds 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 HIPAA.

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).