School Social Worker

Social Worker 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$69k-$85k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • School Social Worker | School-Based | 2026–2027 School Year
  • Aurora, CO | Specialized K–12 Program | Full-Time
  • Starting Salary: $68,500–$85,000 annually (based on experience)
  • Full-time, 1.0 FTE

Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical insurance, 401(k) match, PTO aligned to the school calendar, licensure & continuing education reimbursement

Join a specialized school team where your mental health expertise can directly support students with significant and complex needs.

Hello School Social Workers! AnthroMed Education is a team of former educators and clinicians dedicated to supporting school-based professionals, and we’re hiring a full-time School Social Worker in Aurora, Colorado, to begin ASAP and continue through the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year.

This is an urgent opening within a specialized K–12 school program serving students with a range of disabilities and complex learning needs. The School Social Worker will provide direct mental health services, contribute to the IEP process, and collaborate closely with program staff to support students’ social-emotional and behavioral success.

  • What Your Role Will Look Like
  • Full-time, 1.0 FTE
  • Start: ASAP
  • Full 2026–2027 school year
  • Specialized K–12 school setting
  • Support students with significant and complex needs
  • Deliver mental health services as outlined in students’ IEPs
  • Collaborate closely with program staff to address social-emotional and behavioral needs
  • Complete IEP-related responsibilities, including evaluations, IEP meetings, and IEP development
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting students with disabilities and specialized learning needs

Clinical Support Through AnthroMed

  • We invest in our clinicians so they feel confident and supported in their roles. You’ll receive:
  • Regular caseload support and mentorship from our Clinical Support Director
  • Bi-weekly team meetings for collaboration, networking, and case support
  • Access to a generous materials database plus an additional stipend
  • 100% reimbursement for licensure dues and continuing education

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social Work

  • Must currently hold the appropriate Colorado Department of Education authorization for School Social Work
  • Strong collaboration skills and interest in school-based practice

Comfortable supporting students with significant and complex social-emotional, behavioral, and educational needs

Benefits

  • 100% free health insurance*
  • $2,000 relocation bonus when applicable
  • 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting*
  • Generous PTO including school breaks, snow days, and holidays
  • 100% reimbursement for licensure dues and continuing education
  • Annual therapy materials stipend*
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • W-2 employment with professional and general liability insurance coverage
  • $2,000 referral bonus opportunities
  • No non-compete clauses
  • Clinician-specific CEUs and access to a robust clinical resource portal
  • One-on-one caseload support and clinical guidance from experienced school-based professionals
  • A collaborative, collegial culture where clinicians are trusted, respected, and genuinely supported

*For full-time employees (30+ hours)

Why AnthroMed

AnthroMed Education exists to support the people who show up for students every day. Our team is made up of former educators and clinicians who understand the realities of school-based work. We prioritize thoughtful placements, strong mentorship, and long-term support so you can focus on your students and your growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AnthroMed Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Key Responsibilities

The School Social Worker will provide direct mental health services to students with complex needs and contribute to the IEP process. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support the social-emotional and behavioral success of students.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Social-emotional supportBehavioral interventionCase managementMultidisciplinary collaborationStudent evaluationsCrisis interventionSpecial education support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Social Worker at AnthroMed Education (School Services) a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Social Work — ranked against 6,344 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% are remote, 22% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in social workranked against 6,344 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$69k–$85kSocial Work median $73k (middle half $63k–$83k)325 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$87k in purchasing powerSouth Dakota index 88.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in South Dakota23 active6,352 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% remote · 22% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS social worker listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,592 in the last 30 days1,395 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,344 Social Work listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$77k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
47%
CME allowance
14% this job
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
3%

✓ This job: no non-compete (stated in the posting)

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Social Work listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,344 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About AnthroMed Education (School Services)

Education Management
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% employer-paid medical insurance
401(k) match
PTO aligned to the school calendar
Licensure & continuing education reimbursement
$2,000 relocation bonus
401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
Generous PTO including school breaks, snow days, and holidays
100% reimbursement for licensure dues and continuing education