High School Social Worker

Illinois Education Job Bank; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators seeks a school social worker to support students in grades 9–12 within a small, rural high school community.

The role focuses on teaching social skills, providing individual and small group counseling, and coordinating with administration on mental health and behavioral concerns, including 504/IEP processes.

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a school social work endorsement.
• Ability to address the social and emotional needs of high school students (grades 9-12).

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction on social skills and conduct individual and small group counseling.
• Offer immediate support for students with mental health or behavioral issues.
• Serve as a resource to administration when dealing with DCFS or outside agencies.
• Participate as a team member in the 504 and IEP processes for students.

Skills

Social work

Counseling

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

PEL with school social work endorsement

Job description

To be a highly effective school social worker providing instruction on social skills as well as individual and small group counseling. To provide immediate support for students with mental health and/or behavioral issues and be a resource to administration when dealing with DCFS or outside agencies. Participating as a team member in the 504 and IEP process for students.

Qualifications

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a school social work endorsement. Organized, dedicated, firm, yet warm person to address the social and emotional needs of students grades 9-12 in a small, rural community high school.

Salary/Benefits

Dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Additional Notes

Great opportunity to work in a great school with dedicated and knowledgeable professionals.