2025-2026 School Social Worker [78578]

Onward Search; Illinois; On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Search is hiring School Social Workers for the 2025–2026 school year in Chicago Heights, IL. This position focuses on supporting PreK–8th grade students with diverse emotional needs in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have an MSW and relevant Illinois endorsements, making a positive impact through counseling and support.

Benefits

Weekly direct deposit

One-on-one recruiter support

CEU and licensure reimbursement

Streamlined onboarding process

Access to future opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) is essential.
• Illinois PEL with School Social Worker (SSW) endorsement is mandatory.
• Experience supporting students with emotional needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver counseling and social-emotional support to students.
• Support IEP and 504 Plan development and implementation.
• Connect students with community resources and maintain documentation.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Counseling

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

Illinois PEL with School Social Worker (SSW) endorsement

Job description

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Onward Search Education remains committed to fostering strong partnerships with school districts across Cook County, IL, connecting them with top-tier educators who drive student success. We are currently hiring School Social Workers for the 2025–2026 school year to support PreK–8th grade students across multiple specialized school sites. These positions offer a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in collaborative, student-centered environments.

• Position: School Social Worker
• Location: Chicago Heights, IL
• Duration: August 2025 – May 2026
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM (35 hours/week)
• Age Group: PreK–8th grade (students with diverse emotional and complex support needs; caseloads vary based on IEP service minutes, typically serving around 30 students)

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver counseling and social-emotional support
• Support IEP and 504 Plan development
• Collaborate with staff and families on intervention strategies
• Connect students with community resources
• Maintain documentation and participate in team meetings

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Illinois PEL with School Social Worker (SSW) endorsement – required
• Experience supporting students with emotional and/or multiple disabilities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Why Partner with Onward Search Education?

• Weekly direct deposit
• One-on-one recruiter support
• CEU and licensure reimbursement
• Streamlined and supportive onboarding
• Access to future school-year and ESY opportunities
• Full support throughout your placement and beyond

Ready to make an impact? If you’re a licensed School Social Worker passionate about helping students thrive, we’d love to connect. Apply today and let’s find the right fit together.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education and Health and Human Services

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