School Social Worker

Supervisor: Principal / Assistant Principal/Director of Student Services & Special Education

Salary: Per Teacher's Collective Bargaining Agreement, Contract Extension, and Benefits

Placement: School Year 2026-27;
Elementary Grades 3-5

Applications will be screened as received, and interviews will be scheduled accordingly.

Summary: Under the general supervision of the Principal and Director of Special Education, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with individually-tailored advice and consultation to overcome personal, emotional, familial, or social issues to maximize the students' learning experience.

• ISBE PEL with School Social Worker endorsement, required.
• An interest and/or experience in working with regular and special education students to develop social and organizational skills
• An interest in providing consultation and assistance to parents
• Expertise in conducting social developmental studies and developing Individual Education Programs for students with social skill deficits
• The ability to work collaboratively with others to optimize student achievement
• A willingness to participate in staff development opportunities
• A strong commitment to professional excellence

• Demonstrates knowledge of formal and informal assessment procedures
• Selects appropriate assessment instruments
• Conducts assessments appropriately
• Interprets assessment information accurately
• Demonstrates knowledge of the screening/referral/evaluation process
• Conducts ongoing assessment of instructional goals and objectives
• Demonstrates awareness, understanding and knowledge of the variety of physical, emotional and cognitive conditions which may contribute to a student's learning problems
• Reports assessment data in a clear and concise manner
• Provides classroom observations
• Designs Individualized Educational Programs
• Develops individualized goals and objectives based on assessment results
• Provides long-range student planning
• Fully participates in the MDC/IEP process
• Conducts functional analysis
• Assists in the development and modification of Behavior Intervention Plans
• Demonstrates collaborative problem solving
• Communicates in an effective, constructive, and positive manner with staff, students, and parents.
• Interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, building staff, etc., as an effective team member
• Promotes positive public relations
• Demonstrates understanding and skills related to the practice of counseling and behavior management
• Develops intervention plans consistent with assessments, classroom environment, and student needs
• Provides instruction in Student Assistance Program and is liaison for student assistance programs
• Referrals to parents for access to community services
• Regularly reviews and updates IEP goals and objectives
• Implements appropriate counseling/behavioral strategies to meet individual/group student needs
• Effectively organizes time to maximize service delivery to schools served
• Demonstrates due care in service delivery according to standards of social work
• Participates with the building Student Services Team
• Monitors implementation of student I.E.P.'s
• Responsible for gathering, monitoring, and completion of all pupil data surrounding staffings, case studies, and annual reviews
• Manages and coordinates required meetings/conferences
• Manages and coordinates required paperwork
• Follows policies and procedures of the district
• a) daily attendance and punctuality
• b) supervision of students
• c) meeting attendance
• d) discipline policy and procedure
• Demonstrates knowledge of special education legislation and acts in accordance with these mandates
• Provides technical assistance to administration and staff regarding special education
• Demonstrates knowledge in field including current issues and trends
• Demonstrates professionalism
• a) is flexible and adaptable to change
• b) uses judgment appropriately
• c) conducts self in an appropriate and ethical manner
• d) treats others with respect and dignity
• Demonstrates continual assessment of individual program effectiveness and responds professionally to feedback
• Participates in professional growth activities, such as
• a) membership in a professional organization
• b) supervision of intern/practicum students
• c) in service/workshop/seminar
• d) continued higher education

Applicants should complete the online application and upload all supplementary materials electronically. Hard-copy materials are not accepted. The online application may be accessed by visiting our website:

We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.