School Social Worker

Harvard Community Unit School District 50 Jefferson Elementary School - Harvard, Illinois

Harvard Community Unit School District 50 Jefferson Elementary School - Harvard, Illinois

Job : 5561844

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Title

School Social Worker

Job Summary:

A School Social Worker supports students, families, and staff by addressing social, emotional, and behavioral needs that impact student success. They collaborate with educators, administrators, and community resources to develop and implement interventions that promote student well-being, academic achievement, and a positive school climate. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, counseling, facilitating crisis intervention, and supporting students through the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS).

They also work closely with families to connect them with community resources and advocate for students' needs. Additionally, School Social Workers contribute to Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans, ensuring appropriate accommodations and services are in place to support student learning and development.

Qualifications:

• Professional Educator License (PEL) or eligible for an appropriate license
• Master’s degree required in Social Work
• Bilingual preferred

Evaluation:

This job's performance will be evaluated per provisions of the Board’s policy on the Evaluation of Staff.

Reports to:

Building Principal

Terms of Employment:

This is a 190-day contract with salary and benefits determined by the Board of Education. The role is part of the Related Services Team and falls under the Related Services agreement.

Compensation and Benefits:

The details of employee compensation and benefits are comprehensively outlined in the Related Service Agreement, a document accessible at the following link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..cusd
50.org/page/careers. This agreement is a valuable resource for individuals seeking comprehensive information regarding our organization's remuneration and benefits structure.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides direct social/emotional support to students, prioritizing special education as mandated by Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality that is student-focused.
• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
• Assists and supports students struggling with social-emotional and behavioral concerns through the MTSS framework.
• Participates in Service Team meetings to represent the social-emotional aspects of the educational setting.
• Assists in the development of behavioral intervention strategies as well as formalized Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Prepares Social Developmental Studies to address the social-emotional status of students during the case study or re-evaluation.
• Provides character education to students in various settings, including individual, small group, and classrooms.
• Provides interventions for students in crisis.
• Provides individual and/or group counseling to identified students in the areas of academic and social/emotional behaviors.
• Maintains data collection and recordkeeping to monitor the social-emotional well-being of students.
• Demonstrates skills in socio-environmental analysis and diagnosis of students with social/emotional concerns.
• Demonstrates leadership skills in working with individuals and groups (i.e., initiating individual or group discussion, listening, clarifying, facilitating interactions, and sharing ideas).
• Addresses parent concerns and provides community resources as necessary.
• Advocates for students with school staff and administration.
• Mobilizes school and community resources to support the student in the educational setting.
• Consults with school staff to address the social-emotional concerns of students.
• Assists teachers with classroom interventions.
• Contacts with community resources.
• Provides professional training and community education opportunities.
• Participates in a professional…