School Social Worker (2026-2027

School Social Worker

Certificated Personnel 9 Months Bargaining Unit Position Non–Exempt

In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Board of School Inspectors of School District 86, Will County, Illinois, and the Council #86 of the American Federation of Teachers
- Local 604 of School District #86

MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Professional Educator License with Social Worker Endorsement and Approval and Registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Social Worker through the Department of Professional Regulation

Principal Special Services Coordinator Assistant Superintendent for Student Services

Other faculty members and school staff Special Services Department Parents, Community Groups and other social services institutions School Principals Special Education teachers and classroom teachers for general Federal Project

To arrange for and complete the social developmental study and/or family analysis as related to the nature of the learning and social behavior problems of children referred for service To plan and develop appropriate social work intervention techniques for children for whom social work evaluations have been completed To arrange for conferences about children for whom social work evaluations and interventions have been completed and established To participate in the development of management plans to aid children who have been referred for services To implement social work intervention strategies as needed to aid children, parents, and teachers To make community agency and public or private institution contacts as needed, relative to follow-up on the social problems of children To assure the safety, and physical and emotional well-being of students who, because of abuse, neglect or crisis, are determined at risk

Function as a member of the Case Action Team or Pre-School Assessment Team Provide a social developmental study and adaptive behavior assessment for children referred to the Case Action Team Participate in staffings of children evaluated with appropriate school personnel Confer and cooperate with members of the Case Action Team as needed relative to Case disposition and follow-up Participate in re-evaluation staffings of children placed in special education programs Participate in placement staffings of children entering programs for the Behavioral Disorder child and as needed in other special class placement staffings Provide individual and/or group therapy to students on social work caseloads Recommend appropriate intervention procedures for children and/or families evaluated Consult with school personnel and parents regarding the management of children with learning and social behavior problems Provide liaison services between the schools and community agencies and other public or private institutions Provide liaison services between the school and the home Confer with parents relative to the social history and family analysis findings and recommendations Investigate and report to appropriate agencies on suspected child abuse cases Serve as a member of a Crisis Intervention Team that would be used when a state of crisis or emergency exists at one of District 86 schools Provide written reports about all children for whom evaluations have been completed or for whom other social work services have been provided Submit a bi-monthly report of activities to the Coordinator of Funding and Private Placements Attend monthly staff development sessions and other meetings as called by the Coordinator of Funding and Private Placements Other duties as assigned

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and/or other required written materials Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals consistent with the duties of this position Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Ability to identify and define the problem(s), collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Maintains appropriate confidentiality Promotes a harassment-free environment Establishes and maintains effective working relationships;

demonstrates a commitment to teamwork Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software especially as systems are updated Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at…