More jobs:
Social Worker, School Social Worker
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-10-18
Listing for:
Illinois Education Job Bank
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-18
Job specializations:
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Social Work
School Social Worker
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This position will be working with students from both the junior high and elementary school. The two schools are right next to each other.
- Performs casework services with students and parents to encourage parental understanding of, and participation in, overcoming social issues to maximize the educational experience of the student.
- Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' behavior management plans.
- Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
- Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
- Serves as a ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other district office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
- Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid PEL endorsed for School Social Worker
District Name Chicago Ridge SD #127-5 Building Name Ridge Central School / Finley Jr. High Address 10800 S. Lyman Avenue
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 Phone Fax IASA Region Cook South County Cook (South) County
Employment Type
Full-time permanent Job Category School Social Worker Grade Level Other
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