School Social Worker

School Social WorkerCommunity Leadership Academy / Victory Preparatory Academy | Commerce City, Colorado Full-Time | K–12 | Approximately 600 Students Salary: $70,000 Hours: 7:30 AM–4:00 PMHelp Students Get on Track — and Stay on TrackCommunity Leadership Academy and Victory Preparatory Academy are seeking a licensed School Social Worker who wants to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.This is a highly student-centered position for someone who enjoys working directly with children and adolescents, partnering with families, and collaborating with a strong multidisciplinary school team.You will help students build the organization, self-management, emotional regulation, attendance, relationship, and problem-solving skills they need to participate successfully in school and become increasingly independent over time.The Perks You'll Actually Notice$70,000 SalaryA clear, competitive salary for a full-time school-based professional role.189-Day Work CalendarOur school calendar is designed with meaningful time to recharge throughout the year.You'll enjoy:9 consecutive days around Fall Break9 consecutive days around Thanksgiving17 consecutive days around Winter BreakA 4-day February weekend9 consecutive days around Spring BreakLabor Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day offSummer beginning in MayNo scheduled workdays in JunePredictable School-Based Hours7:30 AM–4:00 PMA consistent schedule built around the academic year.Staff Beverage StationCoffee and beverages are available for staff during the workday.BenefitsFull-time employees are eligible for the school's employee benefits package, retirement benefits, scheduled school holidays and breaks, and personal time off in accordance with school policy.Professional DevelopmentThis position is connected to our School Health Professional Grant work and includes opportunities for professional learning in school behavioral health, student wellness, MTSS, executive functioning, and school social work.A Team Around YouYou will collaborate with:School PsychologistRegistered NurseSpecial education professionalsInterventionistsAdministratorsInstructional staffClassroom teachersThis is collaborative work. You will not be expected to carry every student need alone.Meaningful Work with a Clear PurposeOur goal is straightforward:Help students get on track, stay on track, and develop the skills to increasingly manage their own success.You may help a student:Organize assignments and materialsDevelop better study routinesManage time and deadlinesRecover from missing workImprove attendance and engagementLearn how to ask for help appropriatelyStrengthen emotional regulationBuild healthier peer relationshipsImprove communication and problem-solvingDevelop stronger routinesBuild confidenceBecome more independent at schoolThe focus is not on doing things for students.It is on teaching students strategies they can eventually use for themselves.Academic, Social & Emotional Success Are ConnectedA student who struggles with organization may fall behind academically.A student who struggles to regulate emotions may have difficulty staying engaged in class.A student who misses school may lose both confidence and academic momentum.A student who struggles socially may have difficulty focusing on learning.The School Social Worker helps connect those pieces.This role supports students in building the skills, habits, and confidence they need to participate successfully in school as a whole.Help Build a Stronger K–12 Student-Support SystemThis position is central to our work to strengthen coordinated student supports across Community Leadership Academy and Victory Preparatory Academy.You will help:Identify students who may benefit from targeted supportProvide individual and small-group interventionsStrengthen self-determination and self-advocacyTeach executive-functioning and organizational skillsSupport attendance and school engagementBuild emotional regulation and self-management skillsMonitor student progressParticipate in MTSS and student-support problem solvingCollaborate around applicable IEP, BIP, and student-support strategiesConnect families with appropriate school and community resourcesHelp staff use practical and consistent student-support strategiesStrengthen coordination among school professionalsExecutive Functioning & Academic Self-ManagementA major focus of this role is helping students develop practical skills that support success across every class.You may work with students on:Assignment trackingPlanner and calendar useTime managementPrioritizationTask initiation and completionAttention and persistenceBreaking larger assignments into manageable stepsStudy habits and test preparationMissing-work recoveryManaging deadlinesPreparation for classConsistent school routinesThe goal is to move students from:"Someone has to keep me on track."to"I know how to keep myself on track."Social-Emotional Skills That Support LearningYou will also help students strengthen:Emotional regulationSelf-awarenessHealthy coping strategiesConflict resolutionCommunication skillsPeer relationshipsPersonal boundariesProblem-solvingResponsible decision-makingHelp-seekingConfidence and school engagementThese skills help students participate more successfully in classroom learning and school life.Attendance & School EngagementAttendance challenges are often connected to other barriers.The School Social Worker will help identify those barriers and work with students and families to build practical strategies for:Improved attendanceReduced tardinessStronger school routinesIncreased classroom participationGreater connection to schoolIncreased responsibility for school successFamily & Community ConnectionsStrong student support includes strong family partnerships.You will:Build productive relationships with familiesHelp families understand strategies being used at schoolCoordinate appropriate referrals when additional services are neededHelp connect families with community resourcesStrengthen continuity between school and outside supportsCollaborate with the Registered Nurse when health or wellness concerns affect successful school participationHelp Staff Support Students, TooA strong student-support system should not depend on one person.You will help teachers and staff strengthen their ability to support students through:Practical consultationConsistent routines and strategiesRegulation and de-escalation techniquesExecutive-functioning supportsEarly identification of student needsStrategies that build student independenceProfessional learning and collaborationWhat Success Looks Like