School Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$80k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

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

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% are remote, 22% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

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).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$65k–$80kSocial Work median $72k (middle half $70k–$75k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$70k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Colorado121 active6,352 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% remote · 22% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado social worker listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus · 16% offer loan repayment128 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, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

44 jobs · 15 employers
7
<$85k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
49%
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
3% this job

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

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

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 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

Living in Thornton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$467k≈ 7.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,894/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.