Long - Term Social Worker Substitute K-8

Applitrack; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 7,137,000 - 7,779,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance and Long-term Disabled

Flexible Benefits Plan

Tax Deferred Annuities

13 Sick Days

2 Personal Days

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

District 65 is seeking a Long-Term Social Worker Substitute for K-8 to support PBIS, IEP processes, and student welfare. The role involves documenting services, performing SDS/Evaluations, and coordinating referrals with community agencies as needed.

The incumbent will work under supervision to implement SEL curricula, risk assessments, and crisis interventions while liaising with the building principal and district staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Completes reports and documentation of services for mandated requirements.
• Completes SDS/Case Study Evaluation per IEP team recommendations.
• Conducts risk assessment for suicidal ideation.
• Facilitates Wrap Plan and BIP coordination for PBIS.
• Implements SAIGs and supports PBIS initiatives.
• Provides SEL curriculum for crisis intervention as needed.
• Liaises with outside agencies and coordinates referrals.
• Serves as Tier 2/3 Team Coordinator for PBIS.
• Supports Check-In/Check-Out interventions.
• Assists staff in assessment and referrals including DCFS reporting.

Education

Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Long - Term Social Worker Substitute K-8 JobID: 5507

• Position Type: Guest Staff/ Long Term Substitute - Social Worker
• Date Posted: 8/20/2026
• Location: King Arts
• Date Available: 11/16/2026

The job of Social Worker is done for the purpose/s of facilitating administrative processes; ensuring operation in compliance with county, state and/or federal requirements; providing information on services available to eligible students and families and conveying information regarding school and/or district activities, procedures and referring families to other agencies. This job reports to the Building Principal.

The Social Worker will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Completes reports and documentation of services (e.g. logging of IEP SSW minutes, IEP Progress Reports per trimester; end of year SSW Service Evaluation summaries, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and complying with mandated requirements.
• Completes Social and Development Study (SDS) as part of Case Study Evaluation (CSE) and/or Re Evaluations process for the purpose of complying with IEP eligibility and standardized assessment per recommendation of the IEP team.
• Conducts risk assessment for the purpose of suicidal ideation.
• Facilitates Case Wrap Plan (Wrap Facilitator) for at least one student per year for the purpose of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
• Facilitates Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) [may include role of BIP Coordinator as designated by principal] (e.g. completes Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and commensurate with BIP teacher(s) and other staff, case manager for one or more BIPs of non-IEP student, etc.) for the purpose of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
• Implements Social/Academic Instruction Groups (SAIGs) (e.g. time-limited, progress monitoring tools utilized, data utilized to identify group members and to determine impact, etc.), etc.) for the purpose of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Provides SEL curriculum as identified by the district (e.g. Second Step, Second Step Kg Safety Program, Red Flags Suicide Prevention programs, PBIS anti-bullying programs, etc.) for the purpose of crisis intervention as needed with students.
• Serves as liaison (e.g. makes and coordinates referrals to outside agencies, refers homeless students to district and community services, helps to facilitate PBIS and LAN Wraparound plans, etc.) for the purpose of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
• Serves as the Tier 2/3 Team Coordinator or the school BIP Coordinator for the purpose of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
• Supports Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) intervention (may include role of CICO Coordinator as designated by building principal) for the purpose of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
• Supports staff in assessment and referral (including district and state documentation) for the purpose of DCFS Mandated Reporting.
• Working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Social Worker must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Certificates and Licenses:

• Designated Subject Matter Endorsement
• Professional Educators License

Experience Required:

• Job related experience within a specialized area.

Compensation and Benefits (2026-2027 school year)

Minimum starting salary with Bachelors degree: $51.81/hour (includes District paid TRS pension) - pro-rated to start date

Minimum starting salary with Masters degree: $56.47/hour (includes District paid TRS pension) - pro-rated to start date

Benefits include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-term Disability
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• Tax Deferred Annuities
• 13 Sick Days
• 2 Personal Days
• Employee Assistance Program

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