Full time

Zohorecruit; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is recruiting a School Based Social Worker in Des Plaines, Illinois, to support students throughout the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on safeguarding student well-being, navigating challenges affecting learning, behavior, and attendance, and coordinating with school staff and families.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW and a valid Illinois PEL with School Social Worker endorsement, with prior school-based experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering school-based social-emotional services to children/adolescents.
• Ability to identify barriers to learning and implement effective interventions.
• Strong collaboration with teachers, families, administrators, and related service professionals.
• Familiarity with student support services and school resources.
• Knowledge of social-emotional development and behavioral interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group social-emotional support to students.
• Develop and implement targeted interventions for student needs.
• Monitor progress and document services provided.
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to planning.
• Coordinate with families to access school and community resources.
• Identify barriers affecting learning, attendance, or participation.

Skills

Social-emotional support

Individual counseling

Group counseling

IEP collaboration

Case documentation

Education

MSW degree

PEL license (School Social Worker endorsement)

Job description

Position: Full-Time School Based Social Worker!

Des Plaines, United States | Posted on 10/08/2026

Support Student Success Inside and Beyond the Classroom

Our organization is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker to support students in an Illinois school district throughout the 2026-2027 school year. This opportunity is a strong fit for a social work professional who is passionate about student advocacy and helping young people navigate challenges that may impact their learning, behavior, relationships, attendance, and overall well-being.

What You'll Do

As part of the school support team, you'll provide social-emotional services tailored to individual student needs while helping identify concerns and develop effective strategies for addressing them. Key responsibilities include:

• Provide individual and group social-emotional support.
  
• Develop and implement appropriate student interventions.
  
• Monitor student progress and document services provided.
  
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to educational planning.
  
• Connect students and families with appropriate school and community resources.
  
• Identify barriers affecting student learning, behavior, attendance, or participation.
  
• Collaborate with teachers, families, administrators, and related service professionals.
  

Requirements

• LSW or LCSW preferred, based on district requirements.
  
• School-based experience with children or adolescents preferred.
  
• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
  
• Familiarity with student support services and school-based resources.
  
• Knowledge of social-emotional development and behavioral interventions.
  
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Worker endorsement.