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Social Worker, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job in
Wilmette, Cook County, Illinois, 60091, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Wilmette Public Schools District 39
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational, Youth Development, Child Development/Support -
Social Work
Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational, Youth Development, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Type:
Special Education Services/Social Worker
Date Posted:
5/7/2026
Location:
Wilmette Junior High (7-8)
Date Available:
08/17/2026
Closing Date:
05/20/2026
District 39 is seeking a child-centered, compassionate, and dedicated Social Worker for a one-year fixed-term position, filling in for an extended leave of absence.
A successful candidate with a high degree of energy, initiative, and flexibility, with well-developed interpersonal skills. This position supports the general student population and also works as a transdisciplinary team member in our programs supporting students with comprehensive needs. Experience, expertise, and a commitment to supporting student populations with low-incidence disabilities who have significant learning, communication, and adaptive functioning needs are highly preferred.
Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Providing social-work/counseling services to individuals and groups of students
- Facilitating peer relationships through leading peer buddy/mentoring programs
- Serving as a resource/liaison for school teams and families
- Participating in team problem-solving, parent conferences, and IEP meetings
- Assisting with and conducting school-based evaluations
- Facilitating long-range student planning with parents and school teams
Working Conditions:
$61,877.70 minimum annually with benefits. Actual compensation based on education and experience.
Salary and Benefit Information:
Our beginning salaries for this school year can be found here. Benefits for this position include access to health insurance, dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance. Some tuition reimbursement is available for graduate-level courses in the field of education. Tier 2 TRS employees may be eligible for additional retirement savings benefits. All applicable benefits can be found in the current WEA contractual bargaining agreement.
Application Procedure:
Apply online
Attachment(s):
- Social Worker 2021.doc
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