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School Social Worker

Stride, Inc.

Denver, CO · HybridJob$21.37–32.06/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$21.37–32.06/hr
Location
Denver, COHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The School Social Worker supports student success and social-emotional needs, including family crises, abuse, and neglect. The role assesses needs, develops action plans, facilitates family intervention meetings, and coordinates with school staff and community agencies. It is home-based, may require office attendance one or more days per week, and requires Colorado residency and travel up to 20%.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Social WorkMicrosoft OfficeWeb ProficiencyTravelEducation Background

Qualifications

Master's in Social Work or Related Social Service FieldOne Year Social Work Field ExperienceSocial Work Education CourseworkEquivalent Education and ExperienceBackground Check ClearanceColorado Social Worker Certificate or Licensed Clinical Social WorkerThree Years Field ExperienceColorado Residency

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Description Certified Support Staff focuses on promoting student success by responding to identified needs through implementation of a comprehensive programs and services that help guide all learners in their academic success, personal and social development, and career and college planning and readiness. Bachelor's degree, 0-1 year of related professional experience Required Certificates and Licenses: Colorado Social Worker Certificate OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker Residency Requirements: Must reside in Colorado - This position is remote and strongly prefer candidates that reside in Colorado. The Social Worker is responsible for helping families in situations of crisis, abuse and neglect, in addition to supporting other areas of social-emotional need affecting student academic achievement. The position responds to issues directly, by facilitating meetings and/or by coordinating services with outside parties such as Child Protective Services, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and other community-based organizations. K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Colorado Preparatory Academy (COPA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Colorado Preparatory Academy (COPA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. - Maintains caseload of students/families referred for additional support - Provides brief assessments to develop an action plan with students and families - Facilitates family intervention meetings with families in crisis or with multi-dimensional needs - Serves as point-of-contact for teachers and administration for families in crisis; supports staff training and implementation of support processes - Serves as liaison for ESSA subgroups, McKinney-Vento, and migrant students; follows up with families by phone or in-person, coordinates with external agencies (e.g. Child Protective Services, The Department of Juvenile Justice, community service agencies, etc.) as needed - Maintains an active role and awareness of local community resources within school boundaries, through research, attending local meetings and/or networking events. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Master's degree in social work or related social service field AND - One (1) year of documented social work field experience AND - Social work education course work, to include Human Behavior in the Social Environment equivalent OR - Equivalent combination of education and experience - Ability to clear required background check OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency. - Ability to travel 20% of the time - Three (3) years of field experience - Background working in education Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's le el and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. - Exempt (salary): Post annual salary - We anticipate the salary range to be $21.37 - $26.71 - $32.06. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual's compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - This is a home-based position but may require one or more days a week in the office as determined by the supervisor The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. Job Type Regular The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting [email protected]{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} . Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Please Apply at: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjk5NTY3Ljg3NjBAc3RyaWRlaW5jY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}

How this job compares

Set against the 3,284 open Social Worker jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21.37–32.06/hr
  • Colorado median$33–48/hr42 hourly ranges
  • US median$31–45/hr932 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $26.72/hr, is 36% below the Colorado median midpoint ($42/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Social Worker hourly ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 115 open Social Worker jobs in Colorado and 3,284 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — more than three in four Social Worker postings that state a minimum ask for (median 2 years, across 1,601 postings).
Education
2,195 of the 3,284 open Social Worker jobs (67%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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