School Social Worker

School Social Worker

This position will remain open until filled. Salary and Benefits per the  Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual Pay Range $44,300-$70,000 (190 days per school year), dependent upon years of experience and education - minimum Master's Degree.

Benefits include:
15 Paid Sick Days per Full School Year
, 3 Paid Personal Days per Full School Year
, TRS Retirement Plan
, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plan
, Life Insurance
, Flexible Spending Account Option
, and Employee Assistance Program
.

A new teacher induction academy will be held for all new licensed staff on Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid and appropriate Illinois licensure
• Prior school experience preferred
• Complete required professional development to retain certification
• Successful completion of fingerprint-based criminal background check, sex offender and violent youth offender screening, and employment physical

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

JOB GOAL: To serve those children whose social, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges interfere greatly with their ability to benefit from the school experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides consultation and in-service training to school personnel
• Participates in the identification of those children who require social work intervention and provides the social-development study in a case study evaluation
• Assists students with adapting to various aspects of the school environment
• Serves as a liaison between the home and the school, and for providing parental education and counseling as appropriate in relation to the child’s problem
• Facilitates the effective utilization of existing community resources to meet the needs of school children
• Keeps informed of new developments in the field of school social work
• Participates in case conferences when referred students are involved, or as requested
• Assists families with designing their individual family service plan and refers them to appropriate services and agencies
• Participates in staffing and Individual Education Plan (IEP) and/or 504 conferences as relates to their direct client
• Participates in RTI and other district-wide interventions
• Consults with teachers and parents as appropriate to assist them in addressing the expectations for social decision making, behavioral, mental health, and academic goals based on SEL standards
• Facilitates a comprehensive continuum of support that promotes healthy positive youth development using the social emotional learning standards
• Keeps up-to-date on current research and practice referenced in the National School Social Work Practice Model
• Assists with collecting and analyzing data regarding program participant outcomes, in the following priority areas: improving Tier 1 instructional practices, policies, and student outcomes
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping regarding the services delivered
• Coordinates with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess the social and emotional curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees
• Applies knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans
• Applies knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Uses computer network system and software applications as needed
• Organizes and coordinates work efficiently
• Communicates effectively with students and parents
• Engages in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal/assistant principal and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent
• Adheres to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school-related matters and loyalty to the school district

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 days

SALARY: Regionally competitive - actual salary, benefits, contractual terms and conditions will be set by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION: Performed annually by the Director of Special Education.

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.