High School Social Worker

General Information

Position Type:
Student Support Services/ Social Worker

Date Posted: 1/9/2026

Location:

Community H.S. District #117

Date Available:

August 2026

District:
Community High School District 117

Job Title / Department / License / Endorsement / Qualification

Title ………………………………………………….. School Social Worker

Department ………………………………………... Student Services

License ……………………………………………Professional Educator License

Endorsement ……………………………………… School Social Worker

Qualification…….………………………………… Master’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program with a specialization in School Social Work

One year IBSE approved supervised internship with 600 contact hours in the school setting

Length of Contract

185 days (180 school year + 5 additional days)

Reports To

Assistant Principal of Student Services, Principal, Special Education Coordinator

Evaluation

Completed by Assistant Principal of Student Services

Job Goal(s)

• Shall be directly responsible to the Assistant Principal for Student Services
• Will follow policies, rules and regulations of the school district
• Shall perform any other duties as assigned by Principal, Assistant Principal of Student Services, and Special Education Coordinator

Major Duties & Performance Responsibilities Direct Service

• Counsels individual students, groups, and families regarding related issues.
• Evaluates students to determine their need for school social work or other services.
• Conducts the social developmental study and additional relevant and appropriate assessments (BASC, BRIEF, etc.) for students referred for special education evaluation or re-evaluations.
• Provides crisis intervention services.
• Assists the district in developing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans, and participates in the educational teams recommendations based on results of the assessments.
• Participates in the identification and solution of school problems.

Counseling with Students

• Special education caseload, general education students coordinated by MTSS teams, short-term, crisis intervention
• Group, i.e. development of social skills, support groups for special problems.

Indirect Services

• Acts as a liaison between schools, families, and community agencies.
• Consults with classroom teachers, case managers, administration, and parents to help them better understand and work with particular students.
• Participates in case conferences with other school specialists such as school guidance counselors, school psychologists, school nurse, deans, etc.
• Makes referrals to appropriate resources within the school and/or community.
• Participates as an integral member of the Student Services department and related teams.

Multi-tiered System of Supports

• School-wide MTSS team member
• Assist with Child Find responsibilities and identification of students requiring special education evaluation
• Help with administration of social-emotional learning assessments
• Develop and implement plans for individual students; progress monitor

Professional Activities and Renewal

• Demonstrates professional ethics consistent with the National Association of Social Worker’s code of ethics.
• Attends all appropriate, relevant and expected meetings and abides by school policies and procedures.
• Serve as the Local Education Agency representative at meetings where directed by the administration
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing.
• Develops and adheres to a workable schedule for service delivery.
• Establishes professional renewal objectives and activities, which have measurable outcomes.
• Contributes information to support policy and procedures.

Community Networking

• Liaison as needed between family, school and community support agencies/professionals
• Providing information to community groups

Performs other relevant duties as assigned by the Special Education Coordinator, Principal, or Assistant Principal of Student Services

Pay Rate: via Salary Schedule Appendix VI

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