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Thera Peds
Littleton, Colorado, United States

School Social Worker

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Listed compensation

$50-$70/hr

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Job Description

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a Colorado based, therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with our local schools to provide School Social Worker (SW) services to PreK–12 students nationwide.

As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality School Social Worker (SW) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.

Job Description and Responsibilities

This is a full-time, on-site role as a School Social Worker serving a school located in Littleton, CO.

The School Social Worker (SW) will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents), supporting students according to their IEP. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.

Job Details

  • Full Time, 37.5 hours/week
  • November– May (26/27) School Year
  • K-8 school ASD and SSN Center
  • Job Duties: evaluations, consultation, eligibility and diagnostics, student services
  • Guaranteed Hours, including documentation, administrative and planning time
  • On-site, in person
  • Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
  • Manageable caseloads
  • $50 - $70+/hour ($1875 -$2625week+)

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) (LSW) or LCSW) from an accredited program
  • Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Services Provider (SSP) License with School Social Worker endorsement (or eligibility)
  • Completion of 900 hours of supervised practicum/fieldwork in social work settings
  • Experience working with children or school-aged students preferred
  • Knowledge of IEPs, special education law, and behavior intervention planning
  • 2+ years of experience (preferred but not required)
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Proficient in use of technology
  • Fingerprint background clearance

Physical Requirements

Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.

  • Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status)
  • Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
  • Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
  • Guaranteed hours
  • Bi-monthly salary deposits
  • This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor

Summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, on-site School Social Worker for a school-based position in Littleton, CO. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school social worker jobs near me or Colorado school social worker positions

Key Responsibilities

The School Social Worker will provide therapy services, conduct assessments, and develop IEP plans for students in a K-8 setting. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including educators and parents, to support student needs.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

IEP developmentDiagnostic assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication skillsCrisis interventionStudent counselingIDEA compliance

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% are remote, 14% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k 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
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$121k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Colorado127 active6,550 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 82% remote · 14% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado Social Worker listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 19% offer loan repayment136 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,568 in the last 30 days1,507 the 30 days before (+70%)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.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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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 6,477 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401K
Professional development and continuing education
Guaranteed hours
Bi-monthly salary deposits

Living in Littleton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$576k
Typical market rent
$2,040/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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.

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