School Social Worker; K-8 – PEL​/SSW

Are you ready to be a champion for student wellness and equity? Join a supportive environment where your clinical expertise transforms into student success!
Cross Country Education is looking for a dedicated School Social Worker passionate about providing critical social-emotional support and helping K-8 students overcome barriers to learning in Chicago, IL
, for the  school year.

• Deliver mandated Social-Emotional counseling minutes for a consistent K-8 caseload of approximately 40 students, ensuring all IEP and 504 plan requirements are met.
• Develop comprehensive social-emotional components of student plans, including behavior data analysis, individualized goals, benchmarks, and necessary accommodations or modifications.
• Lead social-emotional discussions during IEP and 504 meetings with families and staff as a vital member of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) team.
• Monitor student progress through diligent data collection to ensure interventions are effectively supporting student growth and classroom success.

• Master of Social Work (MSW) (Required)
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Social Worker (SSW) endorsement (Required)
• Prior experience navigating the IEP/504 process, including goal writing and behavior data interpretation within a K-8 school setting

• Top Compensation:
  Earn up to $43.00 - $56.20 Per Hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a School Social Worker, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits:
  Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and a 401(k) match to support long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Enjoy a guaranteed flexible full-time schedule of 40 hours per week with paid sick leave to ensure you stay at your best.

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.