School Social Worker - IEP & Crisis Support

NITELINES USA, INC; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Public Schools is seeking dedicated Social Workers for direct service with Special Education students in Aurora, CO. This contract role focuses on counseling, IEP implementation, and collaboration with families and school teams.

You will conduct assessments, develop goals, and provide mental health services within school settings, including crisis response and safety planning. Applicants must have an MSW and licensure eligibility, with preferred school social work experience.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• Previous school social work experience preferred.
• CDE Special Provider License endorsement in School Social Work or ASWB licensure (LCSW)

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling services based on IEP mental health goals.
• Develop interventions at individual/group/system level to support educational progress.
• Provide mental health services in general education classrooms and document services.
• Communicate with outside service providers and collaborate with families and school staff.
• Support MTSS and participate in required IEP and school meetings.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and assist with threat assessments.
• Develop and implement safety plans and crisis response.
• Complete social/emotional/behavior assessments and write evaluation reports.
• Create IEP goals and Educational Impact Statements.
• Coordinate with families, teachers, and administrators to address student needs.
• Provide psychoeducation and build community resources for students and staff

Skills

Student assessment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative teamwork

Critical thinking

Crisis management

Prioritization

Computer literacy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

School social work experience preferred

Job description

Aurora Public Schools is seeking dedicated Social Workers for direct service with Special Education students in Aurora, CO. This contract role focuses on counseling, IEP implementation, and collaboration with families and school teams.

You will conduct assessments, develop goals, and provide mental health services within school settings, including crisis response and safety planning. Applicants must have an MSW and licensure eligibility, with preferred school social work experience.