Social Worker Special Education School

Social Worker for Special Education School - $2,500 sign on bonus

Job Category: Related Services/Therapy

Requisition Number: SOCIA
001610

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• Posted :
  February 9, 2026
• Full-Time

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Join the Elim Team!

Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where every day brings opportunities to help students achieve small victories and reach their true potential? Are you excited to work with an organization that prioritizes mental health by offering free unlimited virtual counseling sessions for all employees? If so, we invite you to join our mission.

Every day is an unique at Elim and we believe that the workplace should be a place where fun and support go hand in hand. Our social workers are trusted guides and advocates for our students. We want our social workers to feel appreciated so we offer perks such as donut and ice cream food trucks, after-school canvas painting party, free Thanksgiving lunch and other fun activities.

We stress work-life balance and we reward our social workers with a generous starting wage.

As a Social Worker at Elim, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and fulfilling the requirements of the student’s Individual Education Program (IEP).
• Providing individual and/or group crisis counseling as needed.
• Participating in student IEP/Eligibility meetings with school districts, parents, state agencies and/or submit required reports.
• Consulting with the student’s teacher concerning their progress in social development and assist teachers upon request to promote carryover into the classroom, i.e. Zones of Regulation, Social Thinking and other curricular supports pertaining to social/emotional skills.
• Preparing a weekly schedule that fulfills the requirements of the students’ IEP.

It's fulfilling work that makes an immediate difference in lives. To help our students, you will be provided training and instruction on behavior management, communication techniques and assistive technology.

About Elim:

At Elim, we believe that every person has a God-given purpose, and we are passionate about helping children and adults with developmental disabilities discover and pursue theirs. Through our special education programs, vocational training, and adult services, we create a place where students and adults are not only cared for but celebrated.

Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:15 am - 3:15 pm
Includes a 6 week extended school year

Wages :

• Competitive starting pay of $77,000 - $81,000 (Commensurate with experience and education) - 6 week ESY pay included in rate
• $2,500 sign on bonus after 30 days
• Free unlimited virtual counseling sessions for employees through Better Help.
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Vision Plan
• Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Retirement plan (with match)

Education, Licenses &

Certifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• Illinois State Board of Education PEL with School Social Worker Endorsement

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