School Social Worker or School Psychologist

Onward Edu; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Wide network of schools

Streamlined hiring

Ongoing communication

Professional development

Job summary

Onward Education is partnering with Adams County in Thornton, CO to hire a full-time, on-site School Social Worker or School Psychologist for the 2026-2027 school year.

This role provides direct and indirect mental health services to students receiving special education supports, including 1:1 counseling and social skills groups, while collaborating with families and school staff to support IEP goals.

Qualifications

• Active Colorado licensure as a School Social Worker or School Psychologist.
• SSP (Special Service Provider) credential, as required for the discipline.
• Special Education experience preferred.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced school environment with strong collaboration, documentation, and student-centered communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct mental health services aligned to IEP service minutes, including 1:1 sessions and small-group supports.
• Support students across a range of needs, commonly including mild-moderate, affective needs, and significant support needs when mental health services are part of the IEP.
• Participate in crisis support as needed, following school and district procedures.
• Conduct or contribute to social-emotional evaluations, and support IEP development and documentation.
• Develop and/or support Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as appropriate.
• Provide direct and indirect interventions, collaborating with educators and teams to implement supports.

Job description

Onward Education is partnering with a school district in Adams County (Thornton, CO) area to hire a full-time, on-site School Social Worker or School Psychologist for the 2026-2027 school year. This role supports students receiving mental health services through an IEP, with services and caseload needs varying by campus.

Brief Role Summary

In this position, you'll provide direct and indirect mental health and social-emotional services to students receiving special education supports. You may deliver 1:1 counseling, facilitate social skills groups, support crisis response, and contribute to evaluations and IEP documentation in the social-emotional domain. This is a collaborative, campus-based role working closely with special education teams, families, and school staff.

Position Details

• Role: School Social Worker or School Psychologist
• School Year: 2026-2027
• Schedule: 32 hours/week
• Setting: Fully on-site (no remote/hybrid)
• Contract End Date: May 28, 2027

Responsibilities

• Provide direct mental health services aligned to IEP service minutes, including 1:1 sessions and small-group supports such as social skills groups.
• Support students across a range of needs, commonly including mild-moderate, affective needs, and significant support needs when mental health services are part of the IEP.
• Participate in crisis support as needed, following school and district procedures.
• Conduct or contribute to social-emotional evaluations, and support IEP development and documentation.
• Develop and/or support Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as appropriate.
• Provide direct and indirect interventions, collaborating with educators and teams to implement supports.
• Note: Caseload/service minutes may vary by campus; workload is influenced by building factors and provider coverage.

Qualifications

• Active Colorado licensure as a School Social Worker or School Psychologist.
• SSP (Special Service Provider) credential, as required for the discipline.
• Special Education experience preferred.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced school environment with strong collaboration, documentation, and student-centered communication.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply

If you're passionate about creating positive change and supporting students' success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.