School Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$80k

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Job Description

  • High School Social Worker | School-Based | 2026–2027 School Year
  • Thornton, CO | High School / Special Education & Mental Health Services | Full-Time
  • Starting Salary: $65,000–$80,000 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 collaborative high school team supporting students with a range of special education and mental health needs.

Hello School Social Workers! AnthroMed Education is a team of former educators and clinicians dedicated to supporting school-based professionals.

We’re hiring a full-time High School Social Worker in Thornton, Colorado, to join the team ASAP through May 21, 2027. This role is ideal for a School Social Worker who enjoys working within special education and providing meaningful mental health support to high school students with a range of needs.

  • What Your Role Will Look Like
  • High school setting
  • Full-time
  • Start: ASAP
  • Provide Mental Health Services to students as outlined in their IEPs
  • Support students with mild-to-moderate needs, Affective Needs, and Significant Support Needs

Collaborate with special education teams, school staff, families, and other professionals to support student success

  • 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

Eligible for or holding a Colorado Department of Education Special Services Provider License with a School Social Worker endorsement

  • Strong collaboration skills and interest in school-based practice
  • Previous special education experience preferred

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 mental health services to high school students as outlined in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). They will also collaborate with special education teams, school staff, and families to support students with diverse academic and emotional needs.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

IEP implementationCase managementStudent advocacyCrisis interventionAffective needs support

Social Worker Career Context

In Colorado, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$82k (79 salary observations; 105 listings), vs ~$84k nationally (3,145 salary observations; 6,803 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k 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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Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
10%
Visa sponsorship
3%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
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Living in Thornton

  • Typical 3-bed home value $470k
  • Typical rent $1,881/mo
  • Residents' average commute 30 min
  • State income tax up to 4.4%
Sources & calculation

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

100% employer-paid medical insurance
401(k) match with immediate vesting
PTO aligned to school calendar
Licensure & continuing education reimbursement
$2,000 relocation bonus
Annual therapy materials stipend
Mileage reimbursement
Professional and general liability insurance