School-Based Social Worker

Full-Time |  School Year Position

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We are seeking a compassionate and skilled School-Based Social Worker to join our team in a K–5 elementary school setting. This full-time position focuses primarily on providing social work services to students in self-contained autism classrooms, ensuring compliance with IEP service minutes and supporting students' social-emotional, behavioral, and functional needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with students on the autism spectrum and will collaborate closely with special education staff, general education teachers, administrators, and families to promote student success.

• Provide direct social work services in accordance with IEPs, with the majority of the caseload supporting self-contained autism classrooms
• Deliver individual and small-group counseling focused on social skills, emotional regulation, behavior support, and coping strategies
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and support staff to develop and implement effective interventions
• Participate in IEP meetings, evaluations, and progress monitoring
• Conduct social-emotional and functional assessments as needed
  
  Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with state and district requirements
• Consult with families and provide resources, referrals, and support as appropriate
• Support school-wide initiatives related to social-emotional learning and positive behavior supports

Required:

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Worker Endorsement

Preferred:

• Experience working with students with autism and/or in self-contained special education settings
• Knowledge of IEP processes, special education law, and trauma-informed practices
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
• Monday–Friday schedule aligned with the school calendar
• Approximately 20-student caseload
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

• Supportive and collaborative school team
• Meaningful work with a focused and consistent caseload
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on students with diverse learning and social-emotional needs
• Stable full-time schedule aligned with the school calendar
• Access to professional growth and development opportunities
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• School calendar schedule with holidays and breaks
• Supportive school environment with manageable caseloads

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.