School Social Worker Job Round Lake area,Illinois USA,Social Work

Position: School Social Worker (Multiple Available)

job title

school social worker

department

educational services

bargain unit classification

bargaining unit-earl

reports to

assistant superintendent of educational services; building administrators

flsa designation

exempt

pay scale/lane

collective bargaining agreement

benefits

benefit summary

work calendar

standard (180 days)

version date

1/1/25

summary of position

the school social worker is responsible for providing comprehensive social-emotional and mental health services to support students’ access to and engagement in the educational environment. This role delivers direct and indirect services in accordance with students’ individualized education programs (ieps) and ensures compliance with federal law, illinois statutes, and district procedures. The school social worker collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to conduct assessments, interpret data, and develop and implement individualized supports that address social, emotional, behavioral, and environmental needs.

Additionally, this position connects students and families to appropriate resources and services, and promotes equitable student outcomes through consultation, advocacy, and the application of evidence-based practices that support overall student well-being and success.

minimum knowledge, skills and abilities education and experience

master’s degree or higher in school psychology from an accredited college or university

three (3) years of experience as a school social worker preferred

bilingual spanish preferred

familiarity with the round lake community preferred

credentials

illinois professional educator license with the required endorsements as provided in the school code

knowledge, skills and abilities

knowledge of social work modalities and procedures; models of school social work practices

knowledge of theories of human behavior and development

knowledge of iep and due process requirements

knowledge of community resources, availability of resources and referral procedures

knowledge of mental health assessment; an understanding of the most common disorders and co-morbidity, as related to the diagnosis, and the impact on education

knowledge of crisis assessment, intervention, and de-escalation; suicide assessment

skill in communication, especially regarding conflict resolution

skill in social work individual and group processes

skill in performing assessments for mental health, chemical dependency and crisis

skill in completing iep goal development for social work goals

ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds

essential functions

provides direct social work services to students with ieps, including individual counseling, therapeutic processing, and structured group interventions

delivers social-emotional instruction focused on social skills, emotional regulation, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and behavior management

supports students in understanding how mental health, trauma, family dynamics, and chemical dependency issues impact learning and school functioning

participates as a member of interdisciplinary teams to design, implement, and monitor social work services and iep goals

serves as a liaison among schools, families, social service agencies, probation services, and community mental health providers

travels between multiple work sites to provide equitable and continuous social work services

provides indirect services through consultation with teachers, administrators, and support staff regarding student social, emotional, and behavioral needs

assists staff in modifying instruction, classroom practices, and behavioral supports to improve student performance and engagement

develops and models evidence-based behavior management, de-escalation, and trauma-informed strategies

conducts social-emotional, mental health, crisis, and chemical dependency assessments

assesses student and family needs for community-based services and resources

coordinates and facilitates referrals, including wrap-around services, to support complex student needs

provides crisis intervention, including suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and coordination of emergency supports

supports students experiencing non-crisis mental health or behavioral challenges that…