School Social Worker

About Us:

Global Village Academy is an innovative charter school where students learn core academic content through language immersion. Language offerings vary by campus: our North - Thornton campus offers Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and Russian, while our Aurora and Douglas County campuses offer Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and French. GVA is truly a "global village." Our immersion teachers come from all over the world, each bringing their unique culture and language into the classroom. United by a common core, students are challenged to become world class thinkers, capable of engaging ideas using multiple languages and cross-cultural perspectives, through an internationally benchmarked curriculum spanning each language village.

Location: Global Village Academy North - Thornton, CO

Job Type: Full Time - Exempt

Annual Salary Range: $65,000 - $88,020

Summary:

The School Social Worker plays a vital role in supporting students and families to maximize educational opportunities and resources. By applying expertise in child psychosocial development and understanding the impacts of family, community, and cultural factors, the School Social Worker enhances student success and well-being within the school environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify student needs.
• Provide culturally competent services to ensure equitable support for all students.
• Offer specialized assistance to homeless students in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Deliver individual and group counseling to support social, emotional, and behavioral growth.
• Provide crisis intervention and develop crisis response strategies.
• Complete social developmental case studies to support educational planning.
• Collaborate on the evaluation and placement of students in special education programs.
• Develop and implement behavioral intervention plans, including Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)/Response to Intervention (RtI) Plans.
• Provide short- and long-term case management services.
• Refer students and families to appropriate community resources and services.
• Coordinate and collaborate with external agencies to ensure comprehensive student support.
• Work closely with school staff, including teachers, counselors, and administrators, to provide multidisciplinary support.
• Participate in transition planning for students moving between educational settings.
• Lead or participate in pregnancy prevention and drop-out prevention programs.
• Comply with mandatory reporting laws by reporting suspected child abuse or neglect.

Education and Licensure:

• Master''s Degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field from an accredited university.
• Coursework in school and special education preferred.
• Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Initial or Professional Special Services License with endorsement in School Social Work.

Qualifications and Experience:

• One year of experience working with students in a school setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process.
• Demonstrated subject matter competency.
• Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to prioritize and meet federal, state, district, and school deadlines.
• Proficient in data analysis and using data to inform interventions.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to the dynamic needs of a school environment.

Core Competencies and Qualities:

• Communication Skills: Ability to clearly convey information to students, staff, parents, and external partners.
• Critical-Thinking Skills: Assess student needs and adjust interventions effectively.
• Interpersonal Skills: Foster collaborative relationships across school and community networks.
• Patience and Empathy: Provide compassionate support while managing challenging situations.
• Resourcefulness: Develop creative, individualized strategies to address student needs.

Work Environment:

• School-based setting with frequent interaction with students, staff, and families.
• Occasional evening meetings or school events may be required.
• Must be comfortable navigating various community resources and school facilities.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Global Village Academy shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. GVA is committed to cultural diversity among school personnel as a means of enriching the educational experience. GVA shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Relocation not provided for this position.