Impactful School Social Worker for Student Success

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

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.