Position Summary
The general education School Social Worker supports student success by providing targeted social-emotional and behavioral support and contributing to proactive, school-wide initiatives that strengthen student well-being. This role partners closely with the counseling team to identify student needs, coordinate interventions, and ensure consistent follow-through. Through a blend of direct student support and systems-level collaboration, this position helps create a responsive and connected school environment.
Essential Duties (Top 5 Roles)
1) Direct Student Support & Intervention (Tier 2/3)
- Provide targeted social-emotional and behavioral support to identified students through 1:1 and small group interventions
- Implement evidence-based practices and adjust supports based on student responsiveness
- Maintain consistent documentation of services, progress, and outcomes
- Support students in developing skills related to self-management, engagement, and well-being
2) MTSS Coordination, Attendance & Student Monitoring
- Partner with counselors and the Student & Parent Engagement Coordinator to identify students needing support using academic, attendance, and engagement data
- Support implementation and continuous improvement of MTSS processes, including Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions
- Monitor attendance, engagement, and behavioral indicators; proactively identify and flag at-risk students
- Coordinate and support attendance and truancy interventions, including tracking follow-through and outcomes
- Maintain organized systems to monitor student progress and intervention effectiveness
3) Collaboration with Counseling & School Teams
- Work closely with Academic Counselors and the Counseling Assistant to coordinate student support and ensure alignment
- Participate in student support and MTSS meetings, contributing insights on social-emotional and behavioral needs
- Collaborate with staff to ensure consistent implementation of support strategies
- Support integration of social-emotional considerations into broader student success planning
4) Family Communication & Engagement Support
- Communicate with families regarding student needs, progress, and support plans
- Partner with families to address attendance, engagement, and social-emotional barriers
- Collaborate with the Student & Parent Engagement Coordinator to strengthen family engagement and connection
- Provide families with resources and guidance to support student success
5) Tier 1 Support & Trend Identification
- Contribute to proactive, school-wide social-emotional supports and initiatives
- Identify trends in attendance, engagement, and student well-being data
- Provide recommendations to counselors and leadership to improve student outcomes
- Support the development of preventative strategies that strengthen overall student engagement and success
Non-Essential Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Required:
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field
- Current Colorado licensure as a School Social Worker (or ability to obtain)
- Experience providing social-emotional or behavioral support in a school setting
- Ability to implement and adapt evidence-based interventions
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Ability to analyze student data and adjust supports accordingly
- Preferred:
- Experience in a virtual or hybrid school environment
- Familiarity with MTSS or tiered support frameworks
- Experience working with diverse student populations
- Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and systems
Physical and Mental Requirements / Working Conditions
- Full-time remote work environment
- Expected working hours aligned to standard business hours, with flexibility as needed
- Occasional evening meetings with families or staff
- Ability to manage multiple student cases and priorities simultaneously
- Emotional capacity to support students through a range of challenges
Benefits
After meeting the eligibility requirements, benefits are available, including Health, 401(k) Retirement, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off.
Salary Range
Williamsburg Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer