School Social Worker (2024-2025 School Year)

POSITION: School Social Worker
GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for both middle school and high school positions
LOCATION: Hiring at multiple locations. You can view the current openings at this link.
SALARY:$60,000-$78,000 based on years of aligned experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!
STATUS:Full time School Year, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position
START: First day of new staff training at the end of July. You can view the current School Year Calendar here.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Our School Social Workers (SSWs) and School Psychologists (SPs) are leaders who play an integral role in ensuring student success through providing triaged direct counseling services to our students, leading through crisis intervention, supporting in adult development, and collaborating on how to build strong school culture.
Supporting Students with IEPs & 504

• Complete evaluations and write assessment reports for students who may have obstacles in accessing their education due to social emotional impact
• Create IEPs & 504s that address root causes of impact areas by outlining goals and services that will support students in their growth
• Progress monitor direct and indirect services to ensure our services and supports are helping students and adjust accordingly when needed

Crisis Response

• Lead on immediate crisis response by using evidence based protocols regarding suicidality, self-harm, and threats to others
• Develop post-intervention plans that include direct and indirect supports for students in the aftermath of a crisis
• Collaborate with culture leaders to ensure safety and support plans are implemented with fidelity
• Additional duties as assigned such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, having duties, etc. See many of our possible duties here.

Follow Your Passion Opportunities
In addition to the above foundational responsibilities, our providers have the opportunity to take on projects aligned to their passions. These include:

• Supporting the school's attendance system by developing attendance plans that provide resources to families and working with community organizations to provide wrap around interventions
• Delivering professional development and coaching for staff on trauma informed practices and other social emotional areas
• Providing family support through resource sharing, trainings, and consistent communication and collaboration
• Leading Social Emotional Learning for the whole school

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Speaks Spanish
• Training and experience in restorative and trauma-informed approaches
• Has experience working with English Learners
• Demonstrated success working with students of color and students with varied abilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives
• Desire to personally professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist educator
• Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve
• All candidates must either have a Masters in Social Work Program. Candidates must also:
  
  • Eligible SSP license
  • Pass the Clinical or Master's exam through the ASWB

WHO WE ARE
At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring ALL students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education. We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about why we've been selected as the 2018 Broad Prize Winner and as a Denver Post "Top Place to Work".
Not interested right now but might be in the future, or want to learn about other positions? Complete our Interest Form to connect with a member of our Talent Team.
INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS
For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here.
TOTAL REWARDS
At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life. We want this work to be your life's work. Check out our website and our benefits highlight guide to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition.
Some Highlights:

• Staff Experience Bonus: DSST celebrates staff that continue to choose our network by rewarding a bonus every 3 years in increasing increments from $3,000-$6,000.
• Excellent Healthcare Plan: We encourage you to check out our benefits guide to see the ways we are committed to the wellness of our staff. We are always looking to improve how we care and, through staff feedback, we've been able to implement innovative new benefits such as Fertility Benefits as well as staffing a Mental Health Counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST Staff.
• Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy 11+ weeks off per year + paid PTO (from Day 1!)
• Career Development: In addition to weekly coaching from a designated coach, you'll have access to internal training and development pathways designed by our Professional Development & Training Team as well as external development opportunities.

REFERRAL
Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them here! Anyone can refer a candidate and we offer a $500 referral bonus for every successful referral.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.