School Social Worker
Listed compensation
$65k-$80k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $65k–$80k | Social Work median $72k (middle half $70k–$75k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$70k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Colorado | 121 active | 6,352 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% remote · 22% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Colorado social worker listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus · 16% offer loan repayment128 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,592 in the last 30 days | 1,395 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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