SPED School Social Worker - Immediate Start, CO

Colorado Springs School District; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Springs School District 11 is seeking a Social Worker in SPED to provide quality services and expertise on IEP-related social, emotional, and behavioral support in multiple schools.

The role involves collaboration with families and community agencies, coordination of PBS/RtI initiatives, and data-driven progress monitoring under the direction of the Principal and Special Education Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Special Education regulations and process.
• Knowledge of RtI/PBIS, including Problem Solving Team Process, progress monitoring and data analysis.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent social/emotional development.
• Knowledge of general organization and functions of a public school system.
• Ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflict with students, parents, and community groups.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Demonstrates accomplishments in keeping professionally current.
• Knowledge of data collection and the ability to interpret data.
• Knowledge of research supported interventions related to academic, social and behavioral concerns.
• Ability to be flexible in order to meet the unique needs of the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Delivers Special Education Services including, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, counseling services and participation in IEP process.
• Counsels/teaches students individually and in groups.
• Coordinates school, home and community services toward solutions of students’ problems via RtI and PBIS.
• Consults with administrators, teachers, support staff, and parents.
• Provides crisis intervention services for abuse, suicide/threats and emergencies.
• Gathers, interprets information related to student behavior and learning.
• May serve as PBIS coordinator and lead school-wide behavioral interventions.
• May participate in RtI/PBIS problem solving to identify high risk students.
• Participates in required in-service trainings and meetings.

Skills

RtI/PBIS knowledge

Effective communication

Family collaboration

Crisis intervention

Data collection & analysis

Education

Graduate degree in Social Work

Job description

Colorado Springs School District 11 is seeking a Social Worker in SPED to provide quality services and expertise on IEP-related social, emotional, and behavioral support in multiple schools.

The role involves collaboration with families and community agencies, coordination of PBS/RtI initiatives, and data-driven progress monitoring under the direction of the Principal and Special Education Executive Director.