The Stepping Stones Group
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School-Based Social Worker | Full-Time | Elementary School | Multiple Openings | In-Person
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced school social worker who wants to make a difference in students' daily lives? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking School-Based Social Workers to support elementary school students beginning in early January 2027 and continuing through the end of the school year. You'll work alongside teachers, families, and school teams to support students' social, emotional, and behavioral well-being. These positions are fully in person, and virtual or hybrid candidates cannot be considered at this time.
- Pay: Competitive hourly rate
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, 40 hours per week, on a school-year schedule
- Setting: Onsite, in-person only (not virtual or hybrid), school-based, elementary school
- Sites: Travel between up to 4 school sites
- Resources: Access to therapy materials, assessment tools, school computers and printers, a district laptop, and a district email address
- Assignment length: Through the end of the 2026-27 school year (early June)
- Start date: Early January 2027
- Employment type: W-2
- Location: Shared with candidates during the application process
What You'll Do
- Provide school social work services to elementary students, including individual and group support
- Support students' social, emotional, and behavioral development
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and school teams to support student success
- Respond to student concerns and coordinate with the school team on safety and next steps
- Connect students and families with community resources
- Travel between school sites as assigned
- Maintain accurate documentation and protect student confidentiality in line with FERPA and mandated reporting requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Active Colorado school social worker license
- At least 2 years of experience
- Availability Monday-Friday, full-time
- Reliable transportation for travel between school sites
- Ability to complete required state clearances and background checks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Authorization to work in the United States
You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are Open To:
- Working onsite and in person in elementary schools
- Traveling between multiple school sites
- Working with young students with a range of social, emotional, and behavioral needs
- Collaborating with school teams, families, and administrators
- Working a defined school-year assignment
Preferred Qualifications
- School-based experience in a public school
- Experience working with elementary-aged children
- Experience with trauma-informed care and crisis response
- Experience collaborating with school teams on student support plans
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Crisis prevention or de-escalation training
Related Experience We Value
Experience as a School Social Worker, School Counselor, School-Based Therapist, Mental Health Clinician, Behavioral Health Clinician, or Child and Adolescent Therapist is highly valued.
Why Candidates Choose This Role
- Hands-on school-based work with a consistent weekday schedule
- Multiple openings to find the right fit
- Work alongside teachers and school teams who value your expertise
- Defined school-year assignment with a clear start and end
- Evenings, weekends, and school breaks typically off
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Competitive pay
- Health and wellness benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Continuing education resources, including free CEUs and approved webinars
- Employee referral bonus program
- Supportive and collaborative clinical leadership
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Meaningful work that directly impacts students and communities
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?
Successful school-based social workers are compassionate, organized, and dependable. They build trust with students quickly, document clearly, collaborate well with school teams, and keep students' wellbeing at the center of every decision.
About The Stepping Stones Group
We believe every child deserves exceptional support to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We partner with schools nationwide to provide high-quality educational and behavioral health services, and we give our clinicians the training, resources, and support to do their best work.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today. Please share your license type, your years of experience, and your school-based experience. Know someone great? Refer a colleague and earn a referral bonus.
The Stepping Stones Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.