School Social Worker

Betty Shabazz International Charter School (BSICS) is looking to hire a qualified, compassionate and experienced School Social Worker for the 2025-26 school year. The selected applicant can be retired, may fill this position as an employee or independent contractor, and must have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License endorsed as a School Social Worker or be a State licensed LCSW.

• Provide counseling services to students using individual, group and classroom methodologies.
• Provide consultive services to faculty, co-team members, parents, and other appropriate parties regarding socio-cultural and emotional factors impacting the student learning experiences of those in their assigned caseload.
• Perform diagnostic assessments for students needing evaluations, re-evaluations or special evaluations and participate in all meetings/conferences to determine eligibility for and adequacy of services on an annual or as-needed basis.

All School Social Workers are expected to utilize a continuous improvement process that refines their practice. Each School Social Worker should:

• Participate on problem‑solving teams in the school to support student success and collaborate with community agencies to promote accessibility of services to families and students on their caseload.
• Provide referrals, collaborate with outside services, and link services and intervention strategies in a way that enhances the educational development of students on their caseload.
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and exercise sound, professional judgment especially in interactions with administration, colleagues, families, and students.

• A graduate degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• A valid School Social Worker license and endorsement issued by ISBE or a LCSW license issued by the State's licensing board.

• Light work:
  Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• Be able to handle high performance expectations and deadlines.
• Be relentless in their pursuit of assisting students with achieving their highest academic, developmental and socio‑emotional possibilities.