Full time

Zohorecruit; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker for a partner district in Illinois for a part-time assignment through the 2025-2026 school year. The role runs January 5 through June 3, requiring two days per week during regular school hours, 8:30 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m., in Palos Park, IL. You will provide direct social-emotional and counseling services to students, work with teachers, administrators, and families, and participate in IEP and problem-solving meetings to support student success

Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Worker endorsement is required.
• Experience working in a school environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct social-emotional and counseling services to students.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families; participate in IEP and problem-solving meetings when needed.
• Support the implementation of strategies and interventions to improve student success; foster a positive, inclusive school community.

Skills

School Social Work

Education

MSW

Job description

Palos Park, United States

School-day hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

We are seeking a dedicated School Social Worker to join one of our partner districts in Illinois for a part-time assignment covering the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.

This role begins January 5 and continues through June 3, with a commitment of two days per week during regular school hours, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

As the School Social Worker, you will deliver direct social-emotional and counseling services to students, helping address challenges that may influence their behavior, well-being, or academic performance. You will work closely with teachers, administrators, and families; contribute to IEP and problem-solving meetings when needed; and support the implementation of strategies and interventions aimed at improving student success. Your contributions will help cultivate a positive, inclusive, and supportive school community.

Requirements

• Experience working in a school environment is a plus.
• Candidates must hold an accredited Master's in Social Work (MSW).
• An active Illinois PEL with the School Social Worker endorsement is required.