School Social Worker
Listed compensation
$50-$70/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$121k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Colorado | 127 active | 6,550 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 82% remote · 14% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Colorado Social Worker listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 19% offer loan repayment136 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,568 in the last 30 days | 1,507 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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