Local Contract Social Work - Master of Social Work

Cross Country Education is seeking a Social Work Master of Social Work for a local contract job in Chicago, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  Master of Social Work
• Discipline:
  Social Work
• Start Date:
  
  08/10/2026
• Duration:
  42 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Local Contract

Become the champion every student deserves and help build brighter futures across campuses in the heart of Chicago, IL! Cross Country Education is seeking School Social Workers to support high-risk students and families during the 2026–2027 school year.

Position Overview:

• Provide social-emotional support and evidence-based interventions that promote student well-being and academic success.
• Manage a mild-to-moderate special education caseload while supporting behavioral and therapeutic goals.
• Partner with students and families to support attendance improvement and re-engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to foster a trauma-informed and supportive school environment.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Worker endorsement
• Experience supporting high-risk youth, student re-engagement, or trauma-informed practices (Preferred)
• Strong flexibility, communication, and relationship-building skills in high-needs school settings

Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education?

• Top Compensation:
  Earn $46.30 - $49.60 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Social Worker, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits:
  Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Security of a guaranteed 40-hour workweek and the peace of mind that comes with paid sick leave.

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Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services.

Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.