Elementary School Social Worker

School District U-46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

School District U-46 is hiring an Elementary School Social Worker to provide essential social-emotional support to students. The role involves direct interventions, collaboration with educators, and development of strategies to enhance students' well-being. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Social Work and a valid professional license.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Professional Educator License (PEL) needed with Social Work endorsement.
• Knowledge of School Social Work policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct social/emotional support to students.
• Assist in developing behavioral intervention strategies.
• Data collection and recordkeeping for student wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership skills

Skills in socio-environmental analysis

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Work endorsement

Job description

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Position / Title: Social Worker

Bargaining Unit: ETA

Department/Location: Specialized Student Services

Work Days: 184

Reports To: SSS/Building Principal

Function / Position Summary

To provide individual and group social-emotional support to students and families.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide direct social/emotional support to students; prioritizing special education as mandated by IEPs.
• Assist and provide support to students struggling with social-emotional and behavioral concerns through the MTSS framework.
• Participate in Service Team meetings to represent the social-emotional aspect of the educational setting.
• Assist in the development of behavioral intervention strategies as well as formalized Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Prepare Social Developmental Studies to address the social-emotional status of students. During the case study or re-evaluation process.
• Provide interventions for students in crisis.
• Data collection and recordkeeping to monitor social-emotional wellbeing of students.
• Address parent concerns and provide community resources as necessary.
• Advocate for students with school staff and administration.
• Mobilize school and community resources to support the student in the educational setting.
• Consult with school staff to address social-emotional concerns of students.
• Assist teachers with classroom interventions.
• Contact with community resources.
• Provide professional training and community education opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Master’s Degree in Social Work. (Required)
• Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Social Work endorsement. (Required)

Experience / Knowledge

• Knowledge of School Social Work policies and procedures.
• Leadership skills in working with individuals and groups (i.e. initiating individual or group discussion, listening, clarifying, and facilitating interactions and sharing ideas).
• Skills in socio-environmental analysis and diagnosis of students with social / emotional concerns.
• Knowledge of current state laws and regulations regarding proficiency standards.
• Previous School Social Work experience (Preferred).

Terms of Employment

• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education and The Elgin Agreement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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