School Social Worker Job Antioch area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Social Worker

Date Posted:
4/29/2026

Location:
Antioch School District 34

Date Available:
26/27

Closing Date:
Until FIlled
QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Educator License (PEL)
School Social Worker endorsement
Knowledge of current educational and instructional methodologies and techniques
Knowledge of theories and practices of child development

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, prepare, and implement lesson materials in accordance with district resources and alignment with State standards and Antioch CCSD 34's philosophy and objectives
Employs a variety of instructional methods/techniques and materials to differentiate learning activities for all students
Promotes and maintains appropriate student behavior
Participates on committees to develop and improve instruction and/or other building level goals/initiatives
Actively pursues continual professional growth and is committed to our vision of making our school a place of excellence
Maintains accurate and complete records involving student information required by law, District policy, and administrative direction
Provide direct counseling support to students through pull out and push in services
Provide consultation with teachers, administrators, and parents regarding difficulties with social, emotional, and behavioral concerns
Review brief and complex functional behavior assessment process (FBA), as needed
Interpretation of student data in the areas of social/emotional/behavioral
Assist with paraprofessionals to meet the needs of students throughout the building
Participate in, assist with, and/or manage student 504 evaluation and plans
Participate in the evaluation process for Individual Education Plans.
Participate in the development of Individual Education Plans when Social/Emotional Functioning has been identified.
Provide social skills training to students
Provide therapeutic intervention/counseling for students with social/emotional/behavioral needs
Coordinate and facilitate professional development opportunities for school community during the school year and summer programming based on need.
Resource and referral with community-based agencies
Provide regular, scheduled support to the Structured Learning Program, Learning Opportunities Program, and Early Childhood programs based on school assignment
Crisis management
Help guide extended school year program in supporting the overall emotional, social, and behavioral needs of all students
Mandated reporter
Knowledge of IEP policy and procedures, competence with IDEA rules/regulations
Problem solving team member
Develop and implement Tier 1 activities to support literacy development
Provide direct instruction and/or consultation with assistive technology devices
Provide co-treatment with other related services providers whenever appropriate
Collaboration for the integration of S/L services into the general education curriculum
Maintain documentation and detailed data for students served
Ability to communicate effectively with parents, staff and administration
Ability to work collaboratively with grade level team and school teams
Demonstration of strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills with colleagues, parents, and administration
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth

Salary aligned with the terms of the AEEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

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