Evening School Social Worker

Evening School Social Worker

Position Type:

High School Teaching/Social Worker

Date Posted:

8/4/2026

Location:

Proviso Township High Schools

Date Available:

Upon Approval

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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PROVISO TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOLS DISTRICT #209

POSITION

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:

Evening School Social Worker

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

RATE OF PAY: $40 PER HOUR

HOURS:

4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

REPORTS TO:

Deputy Superintendent for School Improvement

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Experience or Training

* Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Worker endorsement

* Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university

* Previous experience working with high school students

Desired Experience or Training

* Previous high school experience

* Social-emotional intervention experience

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

* Demonstrate knowledge of school social work theory, practices, and techniques.

* Demonstrate knowledge of child and adolescent development.

* Establish goals for social work services appropriate to the setting and the students served.

* Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal regulations and resources, both within and beyond the school and district.

* Plan social work services that are integrated with the regular school program, including crisis prevention, intervention, and response.

* Develop methods to evaluate services and communicate relevant findings.

THE ENVIRONMENT (OFFICE/SMALL GROUP ENVIRONMENT)

* Create an environment of respect and rapport.

* Establish a culture for productive communication.

* Manage routines and procedures.

* Establish standards of conduct and contribute to a culture that supports positive student behavior and achievement throughout the school.

* Organize physical space conducive to productive work with students.

DELIVERY OF SERVICE

* Assess student social-emotional, behavioral, and educational needs.

* Assist students, families, teachers, and other school personnel in addressing barriers that may impact student academic success.

* Provide appropriate social-emotional interventions and support to students individually and in small-group settings.

* Broker and coordinate school and community resources to meet student needs.

* Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student needs.

PROFESSIONALLY RELATED COMPETENCIES

* Reflect on professional practice.

* Maintain accurate records and submit required documentation in a timely manner.

* Communicate appropriately and regularly with families.

* Participate in a professional community.

* Engage in professional development.

* Demonstrate professionalism, including integrity, advocacy, and maintaining confidentiality.

* Cooperate and work collaboratively with other educational personnel.

* Perform promptly the responsibilities stipulated in Board of Education policies and administrative procedures.

* Be punctual in arrival times to the building and to required meetings and activities.

* Follow all District procedures related to student attendance, safety, confidentiality, and reporting.

* Implement recommendations made in the evaluation and supervisory process.