School Social Worker; PEL – High School

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 for High School students in an accelerated academic setting in Forest Park, IL
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• Facilitate social-emotional learning for a specialized student population within a Math & Science Academy, focusing on a highly manageable caseload of approximately 30 students.
• Oversee the implementation and monitoring of social-emotional goals for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans.
• Partner closely with an on-site Social Work colleague and academy staff to maintain a "whole-child" approach to student wellness.
• Provide de-escalation support and advocate for student needs within a high-achieving, accelerated academic environment.

• Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Active Illinois Social Worker License (LSW/LCSW)
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Social Worker (SSW) endorsement (Required)
• Proven ability to support high-school students in an accelerated or specialized environment

• Top Compensation:
  Earn $39.60 - $52.90
  
  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, and a 401(k) match to support long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Enjoy a guaranteed schedule of 35 hours per week
  with paid sick leave.

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.

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