Social Worker - Northview Elementary

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education and Building Principal, the Social Worker provides social work services to, and on behalf of, students ages 3 to 21 so that educational and social/emotional development can be enhanced.

Starting Date:
Aug 12, 2026

$62,689.30 to $101,072 Per Year

Full-Time

• Master’s in Social Work from an accredited university or college
• Knowledge of IL special education rules and regulations
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout county
• Willingness and ability to be trained in techniques for physically restraining students, if necessary
• Type 73 School Service Personnel:
  School Social Work

• Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives
• Possesses working knowledge of state and federal laws related to Social Work (Section 504)
• Coordinates individual and group meetings for students
• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of each student to ensure success
• Manages behavioral Tier system (1, 2, and
  3)
• Assists in district initiatives (Ex. Bullying, Sexual Harassment, etc.)
• Makes home visits and provides resources for families
• Serves as liaison between community organization and the school to meet the needs of students
• Teaches social skills lessons within the regular education classroom
• Provides an orientation (expectations) for new students who enroll after the start of the school year
• Articulates Social Work curriculum between and among grade level
• Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices
• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community
• Administers formal and informal diagnostic assessment in the area of social/emotional learning
• Works cooperatively with the administration and staff to schedule meetings
• Possesses knowledge of Social Work research, trends, and best practices
• Monitors the pacing of instruction and budgets class time efficiently by providing clear directions, outlining expectations, and effectively bringing to closure instructional experiences
• Utilizes technology for communication, assessment, and information management
• Demonstrates organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Maintains regular attendance and arrives promptly according to schedule
• Complies with timelines for evaluations, reports, and other assigned tasks
• Identifies needs for professional growth and engages in professional growth activities
• Maintains confidentiality of student information
• Maintains accessibility to teachers, administrators, and parents
• Maintains current knowledge of special education rules and regulations
• Takes initiative to complete other tasks for the benefit of the organization
• Reports questions/concerns to immediate supervisor
• Complies with all applicable local, state, and federal health, safety, education, and related rules and regulations.
• Develops, plans, and implements developmentally appropriate social work activities for children with exceptional needs as specified on IEPs, including individual and group counseling
• Assists the child in understanding and accepting self, developing appropriate social skills, and developing long and short‑term goals
• Uses empathy in interpersonal relationships
• Provides crisis intervention as needed
• Attends and participates in problem‑solving meetings, IEP team meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings as assigned
• Demonstrates effective leadership in multidisciplinary teams
• Conducts comprehensive social developmental studies to assist in determining eligibility for special education services, including classroom observations, teacher and parent interviews, rating scales, review of records, etc.
• Uses diverse interview techniques
• Identifies and analyzes the effects of cultural, environmental, socioeconomic, psychosocial, medical, and legal factors on a student’s educational achievement.
• Assists with functional behavioral analyses and behavioral consultations
• Presents assessment findings in an understandable manner
• Makes clear, practical recommendations for behavioral interventions
• Develops and implements prevention plans
• Completes…