School-Based Social Worker: Impactful Onsite Role + Benefits

The Stepping Stones Group; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a School-Based Social Worker for full-time contract assignments across PreK-12 in Colorado. You will support students' social, emotional, and behavioral well-being, collaborate with teachers and families, and maintain FERPA-compliant documentation.

Roles run through the 2026-27 school year with immediate start and onsite, school-based settings. Candidates must hold or quickly obtain a Colorado school social worker license, have school-based experience, and

Qualifications

• Active Colorado school social worker license or ability to obtain immediately.
• Experience providing social work or mental health services in a school setting.
• Ability to commit to the full length of the contract.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide school social work services to students, including individual and group support.
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioral development.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and school teams to support student success.
• Respond to student concerns and coordinate with the school team on safety and next steps.
• Connect students and families with community resources.
• Step into an existing caseload or cover a leave, keeping services running smoothly.
• Maintain accurate documentation and protect student confidentiality in line with FERPA and mandated reporting requirements.

Skills

School experience

Case management

Communication skills

FERPA compliant

Education

Master's in Social Work

Colorado School Social Worker License

Job description

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a School-Based Social Worker for full-time contract assignments across PreK-12 in Colorado. You will support students' social, emotional, and behavioral well-being, collaborate with teachers and families, and maintain FERPA-compliant documentation.

Roles run through the 2026-27 school year with immediate start and onsite, school-based settings. Candidates must hold or quickly obtain a Colorado school social worker license, have school-based experience, and