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 | Aurora, CO | Full-Time & Part-Time Available |
- 2026-2027 School year | K–12 Caseload
Position Details
- K–12 Caseload
- Starting ASAP for the 2026-2027 School year
- Monday–Friday Schedule
About the Role
Hello, School Social Workers! Ampersand Therapy is hiring School Social Workers to support students in K–12 school settings in Aurora, CO. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing counseling, social-emotional support, crisis intervention, and connecting students and families with resources they need to thrive.
You’ll build meaningful relationships with students, collaborate closely with educators and related service providers, and help create a supportive school environment where students can succeed.
Whether you’re a new clinician or an experienced School Social Worker, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, make a difference in students’ lives, and be part of a collaborative school team.
Why Join Us
- Competitive pay up to $60/hour + steady school 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 therapist-owned 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, crisis intervention, and social-emotional support to students in a K-12 setting. They will also collaborate with educators and families while maintaining compliant documentation and connecting students to community resources.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field and possess a valid Colorado CDE Special Services Provider license with a School Social Worker endorsement. Strong communication, collaboration, and crisis response skills are required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Social Worker at Eleutheria a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,403 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. 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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