School Social Worker or School Psychologist [83561]

Onward Education; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Wide network of schools

Streamlined hiring

Ongoing communication

Recruiting support

Professional growth

Job summary

Onward Education is partnering with Adams County's Thornton, CO area to hire a full-time, on-site School Social Worker or School Psychologist for the 2026-2027 school year. This role focuses on delivering direct and indirect mental health services as part of IEP supports, across campuses within the district.

You will collaborate with special education teams, families, and school staff, may provide 1:1 counseling, social skills groups, crisis support, and contribute to evaluations and IEP

Qualifications

• SSP credential is required for the discipline.
• Special Education experience is preferred.
• Ability to work 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 within the IEP framework.
• Participate in crisis support as needed following district procedures.
• Contribute to social-emotional evaluations and IEP development/documentation.
• Develop and/or support FBAs and BIPs as appropriate.
• Provide direct and indirect interventions in collaboration with educators and teams.

Skills

Counseling services

IEP documentation

Collaboration

Education

SSP credential

Special Education experience

Job description

Onward Education is partnering with a school district in the 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.

• 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

• 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.