Social Worker; SY

Social Worker

Location:

Lincolnwood Elementary School

The job of Social Worker is done for the purpose/s of facilitating administrative processes; ensuring operation in compliance with county, state and/or federal requirements; providing information on services available to eligible students and families and conveying information regarding school and/or district activities, procedures and referring families to other agencies. This job reports to the Building Principal.

This position is for the  school year.

• Completes reports and documentation of services (e.g., logging of IEP SSW minutes, IEP Progress Reports per trimester; end of year SSW Service Evaluation summaries, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and complying with mandated requirements.
• Completes Social and Development Study (SDS) as part of Case Study Evaluation (CSE) and/or Re Evaluations process for the purpose of complying with IEP eligibility and standardized assessment per recommendation of the IEP team.
• Conducts risk assessment for the purpose of suicidal ideation.
• Facilitates Case Wrap Plan (Wrap Facilitator) for at least one student per year for the purpose of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
• Facilitates Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) (may include role of BIP Coordinator as designated by principal) for the purpose of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
• Implements Social/Academic Instruction Groups (SAIGs) for the purpose of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Provides SEL curriculum as identified by the district (e.g., Second Step, Second Step Kg Safety Program, Red Flags Suicide Prevention programs, PBIS anti-bullying programs) for the purpose of crisis intervention as needed with students.
• Serves as liaison (e.g., makes and coordinates referrals to outside agencies, refers homeless students to district and community services, helps to facilitate PBIS and LAN Wraparound plans) for the purpose of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
• Serves as the Tier 2/3 Team Coordinator or the school BIP Coordinator for the purpose of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
• Supports Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) intervention (may include role of CICO Coordinator as designated by building principal) for the purpose of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
• Supports staff in assessment and referral (including district and state documentation) for the purpose of DCFS Mandated Reporting.
• Works under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leads, guides, and/or coordinates others; utilizes resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

• Designated Subject Matter Endorsement
• Professional Educators License

• Job related experience within a specialized area.

Minimum starting salary with Bachelor's degree: $56,920 (includes District paid TRS pension) - pro-rated to start date

Minimum starting salary with Master's degree: $62,042 (includes District paid TRS pension) - pro-rated to start date

Benefits include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-term Disability
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• Tax Deferred Annuities
• 12 Sick Days
• 2 Personal Days
• Employee Assistance Program