Elementary School Social Worker - Leave Coverage

Oswego-Community-Unit-School-District-308; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 in Aurora, IL seeks a School Social Worker for a temporary leave-cover assignment at The Wheatlands Elementary School. The position requires Illinois Professional Educator License with School Social Worker Endorsement and strong counseling and collaboration skills.

You will provide individual and group counseling, family engagement, IEP/MTSS participation, risk assessments, and crisis intervention as part of a supportive team dedicated to student success

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License with School Social Worker Endorsement is required.
• Knowledge of school social work practice, laws, ethics and multicultural considerations.
• Ability to conduct direct and indirect intervention with effective caseload management.
• Strong communication and time management skills are essential.
• Ability to partner with students, families, and staff to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess factors affecting student functioning at school, home, and community.
• Serve as liaison between families and school to promote collaboration.
• Complete social assessments to determine needs for services.
• Provide individual and group counseling to students and families.
• Support parent/guardian training on child development and communication.

Skills

Counseling skills

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with School Social Worker Endorsement

Job description

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 in Aurora, IL seeks a School Social Worker for a temporary leave-cover assignment at The Wheatlands Elementary School. The position requires Illinois Professional Educator License with School Social Worker Endorsement and strong counseling and collaboration skills.

You will provide individual and group counseling, family engagement, IEP/MTSS participation, risk assessments, and crisis intervention as part of a supportive team dedicated to student success