School Social Worker; FTE - SY

Join Community Unit School District 300 as a School Social Worker (1.0 FTE) - 25/26 SY.

Description

Full-time social worker responsible for identifying social-emotional needs and providing individual and group services as outlined in IEP/504 plans.

Responsibilities

• Attend induction academy for new teachers in August 2025.
• Complete assessments including academic, social, emotional, mental health, and family interactions.
• Participate in IEP/Eligibility meetings, providing relevant data.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals in compliance with laws and district policies.
• Collaborate on Functional Analyses and Behavioral Intervention Plans.
• Serve as a liaison with families, providing education and counseling as needed.
• Utilize community resources to support students.
• Offer individual and group counseling, including at-risk student groups.
• Conduct transition meetings for students new to the district.
• Monitor social-emotional data and provide interventions at Tier 2/Tier 3 levels.
• Implement programs addressing social-emotional concerns.
• Facilitate restorative practices and participate in RTI/problem-solving meetings.
• Support understanding of mental health and behavioral issues among staff.
• Maintain trauma-informed practices and participate in crisis teams.
• Provide crisis response for students in critical need.
• Complete necessary paperwork and assessments with families.
• Communicate with families and stakeholders about social-emotional health.
• Support district PBIS initiatives and maintain certification.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold school policies.
• Participate in staff workshops, meetings, and in-service training.

Qualifications

Illinois Licensure with School Social Worker endorsement.

Application Process

Apply online. Applications will be reviewed by the hiring supervisor.

Additional Information

This is a grant-funded position through IDEA, approved as of 6/23/22. The position is entry-level, full-time, and within the primary and secondary education industry.

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