School Social Worker
Listed compensation
$50-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Job Title
School Social Worker
Pay Range
$50-60/hour
Job Description
Up to $60/hour | Colorado Springs, CO | Full-Time | 2026–2027 School Year
Position Details
- Full-Time, 1.0 FTE
- K–12 school-based setting
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Starting ASAP for the 2026–2027 school year
About the Role
Hello, School Social Workers! Ampersand Therapy is hiring a full-time School Social Worker for a K–12 school setting in Colorado Springs, CO. In this role, you’ll support students’ social-emotional well-being, family engagement, and access to learning through counseling, crisis support, and collaboration with school teams. We welcome both new and experienced clinicians!
Why Join Us
- Competitive pay (Up to $60/hour) + steady school-year schedule
- W-2 employment with liability insurance included
- Healthcare benefits* + 401(k) with company match
- Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
- Mileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses
What You’ll Do
- Provide individual and group counseling to support student mental health and social-emotional development
- Support crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety planning as needed
- Participate in IEP, MTSS, and student support team meetings
- Conduct assessments related to social-emotional and behavioral needs
- Collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers
- Support attendance, engagement, and wraparound services for students and families
- Assist in developing and implementing intervention plans
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
- Connect families to community resources and supports
- What We’re Looking For
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field
- Valid Colorado CDE Special Services Provider license with School Social Worker endorsement, or eligibility by start date
- Strong communication, collaboration, and crisis response skills
- School-based experience preferred, not required
- Passion for supporting students’ mental health and well-being
About Ampersand Therapy
Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued.
Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.
Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.
Please reach out to erika@ampersandtherapy.com if you have any questions!
Key Responsibilities
The School Social Worker will provide individual and group counseling to support student mental health and social-emotional development. They will also collaborate with school teams, families, and service providers to manage crisis intervention and implement student support plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field. A valid Colorado CDE Special Services Provider license with a School Social Worker endorsement is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Social Worker at Eleutheria a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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