(1.0 FTE) School Social Worker (Long Term Substitute 8/18/25-10/17/25)

ROE; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Social Worker for Edgewood Middle School. The role involves creating a nurturing learning environment, implementing effective behavior management strategies, and serving as a positive role model for students. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and appropriate Illinois certification.

Qualifications

• Must be 'Highly Qualified' per NCLB Standards.
• Ability to speak a foreign language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates a positive learning environment and implements behavior management strategies.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Demonstrates empathy and serves as a positive role model.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Cultural appreciation

Education

Illinois certification

Job description

Position Type:
Student Support Services/ Social Worker

Date Posted:
'); '5/20/2025

Location:
Edgewood Middle School

Date Available:
08/18/2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
North Shore School District 112

Highly positive attitude with excellent work habits

Ability to work cooperatively and pleasantly with others

Highly professional language and demeanor

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to serve as a positive role model of good character for children

Interest in and enthusiasm for the position and education in general

Appreciation of cultural diversity

Ability to speak a foreign language preferred

Knowledge of computers and technology

Strong sense of creativity

Appropriate Illinois certification for

Must be "Highly Qualified" per NCLB Standards

Apply on line by completing the on line application and uploading support materials.

Mission Statement

Themission of North Shore School District 112, a community partnership committed to a world-class education, is to nurture every child to become an inspired learner, a well-rounded individual and contributing member of a global community by striving for excellence within an environment that fosters innovation, respect, engagement and intellectual inquiry.


Job Summary:The Social Worker has many responsibilities including, but not limited to, thefollowing:

Organization/Classroom Management:
1. Creates a learning environment and structure which nurture self-esteem, self-confidence and self-discipline
2. Implements behavior management strategies that are fair and consistent
3. Establishes physical conditions that promote a positive learning climate
4. Provides pupil integration of classroom routines and practices
5. Provides evidence of planning that establishes long-range objectives; i.e. daily activities scheduling, materials and resources
6. Acknowledges student learning accomplishments, on-task behaviors and appropriate conduct

Professional Demeanor:
1. Performs duties in accordance with Board of Education, administration and school policies
2. Is punctual and regular in attendance, duties and responsibilities
3. Accepts recommendations for change and implements new programs and policies in a positive, professional manner
4. Works cooperatively with colleagues and is willing to accept decisions of the group
5. Actively pursues professional growth
6. Performs necessary clerical responsibilities
7. Solves professionally-related problems appropriately
8. Engages in reflective thinking on personal qualities and experiences related to effective teaching
9. Takes part in professionally related activities
10. Demonstrates an understanding of the cultures of the school and community

Instructional Effectiveness:
1. Classroom practices show a mastery of content and skills relevant to the teacher's professional responsibilities
2. Provides structures that encourages effective self-disciplined students in all learning situations
3. Incorporates a child's learning style, interest and motivational factors in a developmentally appropriate manner
4. Ensures that all students have opportunities to ask questions, contribute, and otherwise participate in class activities
5. Differentiates and modifies content, curriculum, activities and expectations to meet the needs of individual children
6. Builds and connects concepts and prior knowledge to new learning experiences
7. Monitors learning through a variety of assessment methods and adjusts instructional decisions accordingly
8. Uses available student data in ascertaining needs, planning work, and guiding the learning process
9. Demonstrates evidence of daily and long-range planning
10. Collaborates with appropriate resource people
11. Integrates multiple disciplines
12. Utilizes a variety of active learning strategies
13. Engages in reflective thinking about effective teaching practices

Personal Qualities:
1. Communicates effectively with students, parents, colleagues and community
2. Establishes good rapport with students, parents, colleagues and community
3. Interacts with students, parents, colleagues and community in a mutually respectful manner
4. Expresses interest and enthusiasm for teaching and learning
5. Demonstrates empathy, fairness and consistency
6. Serves as a positive role model for students and colleagues
7. Shows a sense of humor as appropriate
8. Demonstrates flexibility and cooperation
9. Demonstrates appropriate voice, diction and language usage
10. Demonstrates appropriate listening skills
11. Maintains a positive and pleasant attitude
12. Maintains a professional demeanor
13. Develops supportive and collegial relationships

Qualifications:

• Highly positive attitude with excellent work habits
• Ability to work cooperatively and pleasantly with others
• Highly professional language and demeanor
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to serve as a positive role model of good character for children
• Interest in and enthusiasm for the position and education in general
• Appreciation of cultural diversity
• Ability to speak a foreign language preferred
• Knowledge of computers and technology
• Strong sense of creativity
• Appropriate Illinois certification for
• Must be "Highly Qualified" per NCLB Standards

Working Conditions:
Salary: Substitute Rates in effect for the 2025-2026 school year, 30 or more days in the same position is $275.00/day.

Application Procedure:

• Apply on line by completing the on line application and uploading support materials.

Selection Procedure:
The selection team will review on line applications and supporting materials and the team will call individuals in for interviews. After initial interviews, candidates meet with the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and/or the Assistant Superintendent for Personnel Services who may recommend the individual for approval by the Board of Education.

The North Shore School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer