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Social Worker (.FTE
Job in
Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, 60181, USA
Listed on 2026-07-25
Listing for:
Salt Creek School District 48
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-25
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Mental Health, School Social Worker
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Openings as of 7/24/2026
Social Worker (.5 FTE)
- Position Type:
Student Support Services/ Social Worker - Date Posted: 7/17/2026
- Date Available:
08/21/2026 - Closing Date: 08/15/2026
5 FTE School Social Worker
2026/27
School YearQUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree, Social Work
- PEL with endorsement in School Social Work
- Previous school experience preferred
- Knowledge of community agencies and resources
- Knowledge of PBIS and MTSS implementation
- Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and communication skills
- Highly collaborative and exemplary interpersonal skills
- Strong technology skills
- Promote the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of all students through proactive, prevention-focused supports.
- Provide individual and small-group social work to address students' social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.
- Deliver classroom-based social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons and proactively support the development of students' self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, responsible decision-making, and social awareness.
- Partner with classroom teachers to embed social-emotional supports, restorative practices, and positive behavior strategies into daily instruction and classroom routines.
- Collaborate with teachers to identify students in need of early intervention and develop proactive strategies to support student success before concerns escalated.
- Consult and collaborate with administrators, teachers, specialists, and families to develop comprehensive plans that support students' academic, behavioral, and emotional growth.
- Implement effective behavior intervention strategies and provide crisis assessment, intervention, and follow-up when necessary.
- Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and collaborate in developing, implementing, and monitoring Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as appropriate.
- Serve as an active member of the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Individual Problem-Solving Team, and related services collaboration team.
- Collect, analyze, and use behavioral, attendance, and social-emotional data to identify trends, monitor interventions, and guide decision-making.
- Conduct comprehensive social-developmental evaluations as part of initial evaluations and reevaluations, utilizing observations, interviews, standardized assessments, and other appropriate evaluation tools.
- Develop and implement evidence-based interventions that promote student engagement, resilience, emotional regulation, and positive peer relationships.
- Participate in IEP meetings, parent conferences, problem-solving meetings, and other collaborative planning processes.
- Collaborate with community agencies and connect students and families with appropriate mental health, social service, and community resources.
- Provide parent consultation, education, and coaching to strengthen family engagement and support student success at home and school.
- Serve as a resource to staff by providing consultation, coaching, and professional learning related to social-emotional learning, student mental health, trauma-informed practices, and positive behavior supports.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community partners to foster a supportive and inclusive school culture.
- Advocate for equitable access to services and support systemic practices that promote positive school climate, belonging, and student well-being.
- Foster an inclusive environment that recognizes and values the diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences of all students and families.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records in accordance with district policies, state and federal regulations, and professional standards.
- Conduct parent interviews and gather relevant developmental and social history information to support educational planning and comprehensive evaluations.
Uphold the highest standards of professional ethics, confidentiality, and professional practice.
GENERAL- Health, dental, vision and life/LTD insurance available
- Board paid TRS
Postings current as of 7/24/2026 11:06:23 AM CST.
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