School Social Worker

Overview

Position Type: Special Education/ School Social Worker

Date Posted: 12/17/2025

Location: Gower Middle School

Date Available: 08/18/2026

District: Gower District 62

• Valid Illinois Professional Educators License endorsed in School Service Personnel;
  Social Work
• Master s Degree required. Successful completion of school social work internship.
• Strong computer and program application skills (Mac Environment, Google Apps) and operating knowledge of typical office equipment; e.g. telephone, copier, fax machine, e-mail, etc.
• Ability to learn the student information system.
• Ability to analyze data to inform work and decision making, analyze and evaluate available data, assess and assist with student identification, develop behavior plans, and implement procedures and policies to support student achievement.

• Conducts initial interview & assessments for new program students; supports the social emotional needs of students.
• Collects and reviews available previous academic records of the participant and diagnostic evaluations.
• Provides input to students to other program staff members
• Provides specialized counseling and social work services according to student s IEP, school policies and state regulations
• Maintain accurate documentatio of student interventions, counseling sessions, and progress toward goals
• Commitment to Equity:
  Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education.
• An interest in working with people and a desire to develop positive relationships with colleagues, students, families, community members, and the administrative team
• Actively contribute to maintaining a positive, inclusive, and safe school environment
• Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others
• Treats others with respect, works with integrity and ethics, and demonstrates teamwork skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on projects and assignments as needed
• Problem-Solving:
  Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.
• Adaptability:
  Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal directions
• A demonstrable interest in continuous improvement in the work environment, strong initiative, clear ability to troubleshoot, problem solve, and perform multiple concurrent tasks and is driven by a desire to produce quantifiable student achievement gains.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, to use time efficiently, to demonstrate attention to detail, to follow instructions and respond to management direction
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee, student, school board, and other sensitive district information
• Ability to attend work regularly and punctually and complete duties in a timely manner with attention to detail
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, and building and department procedures

• Apply online at , click on the Employment button
• Applicants invited for an interview will be asked at that time to provide:
  Resume, three (3) signed letters of current references, and copies of all college and graduate school transcripts.
  
  Note:
  
  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Official copies will be required if hired.
• Start Date: August 18, 2026

Salary:
According to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Gower Education Association