Long-Term Substitute-Bilingual Social Worker

Sylvania; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 39,298 - 53,136; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) School Social Worker for a long-term substitute role from approximately September 18, 2026 to December 18, 2026. The position carries a daily rate of $250 and focuses on social-emotional and behavioral support for students, with collaboration across staff and families to promote success.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Social Work and an Illinois Professional Educator License with a School Social Work Endorsement, plus fluency in Spanish

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work
• Illinois PEL with School Social Work Endorsement
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group counseling
• Support students with social-emotional, behavioral, and attendance needs
• Assist with MTSS, SEL, and PBIS implementation
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families
• Conduct observations and support behavior intervention planning
• Connect families with community resources, including home visits as needed
• Maintain appropriate documentation and service records

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Position: Long-Term Substitute – Bilingual School Social Worker

Dates: Approximately 9/18/2026 – 12/18/2026 (12 weeks)

Pay: $250 per day

Overview

We are seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) School Social Worker to serve in a long-term substitute role. This position provides social-emotional and behavioral support to students and collaborates closely with staff and families to promote student success.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group counseling
• Support students with social-emotional, behavioral, and attendance needs
• Assist with MTSS, SEL, and PBIS implementation
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families
• Conduct observations and support behavior intervention planning
• Connect families with community resources, including home visits as needed
• Maintain appropriate documentation and service records

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work
• Illinois PEL with School Social Work Endorsement
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Physical Demands

1. Ability to read and communicate effectively with employees of the District.
2. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in either written diagram or oral form.
3. Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
4. Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
5. May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
6. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.