School Social Worker - Englewood, CO

Make your mark shaping positive change for students’ behavioral health as a Program Coordinator supporting a district-wide grant program. In this contract position (20-40 hours per week, flexible based on project needs), you’ll operate out of the district office and collaborate with administrators, educators, and mental health professionals, driving initiatives to enhance support for 9th grade transitions and develop proactive substance use prevention and intervention systems. This critical role focuses on systems-level change, without direct school or student caseloads.

Requirements & Preferred Experience:

• Proven program management and systems-level experience in educational or mental health settings
• Background as a school social worker strongly preferred; active CO DOE or DORA Social Work License a plus, but not required
• Deep understanding of MTSS frameworks, social-emotional learning, substance use prevention, and restorative practices
• Ability to develop staff training, implementation tools, and build data-tracking systems for sustainable outcomes
• Experience engaging with school or district leadership and coordinating with community mental health partners
• Strong organizational, communication, and coaching skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop onboarding and implementation plans for grant objectives
• Establish frameworks for the integration of SEL, substance use prevention, and protective factors into advisory and 9th-grade teams
• Identify existing resources, address gaps, and create implementation timelines
• Design and lead professional learning for staff to increase early intervention and strengthen student supports
• Build effective systems for data monitoring, progress tracking, and coordination with community providers
• Promote equitable, evidence-based alternatives to suspension for substance use-related incidents

This opportunity enables you to bring your vision for schoolwide wellness to life at a systems level, influencing policy and practice with lasting impact.

If you are energized by leading district initiatives and passionate about cultivating safe, supportive schools, we invite you to apply now to help foster real and lasting change for students and staff.

Compensation for this position ranges from $33.48 to $53.48. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.