School Counselor/Social Worker (School-Wide)

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 seeks a School Counselor/Social Worker (School-Wide-Grant) to provide early intervention services within elementary schools. The role emphasizes supporting general education students whose educational or psychosocial development is affected by social, emotional, or behavioral factors.

The position involves collaboration with staff and families, referrals to community services, and participation on district teams to enhance student outcomes

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult and collaborate with staff and parents about prevention and early interventions.
• Assist with referrals and communicate with community agencies as needed.
• Serve on building and district teams (MTSS, PBIS, staff meetings).
• Support general education students to develop functional learning skills.
• Maintain knowledge of child development and social work in education.
• Coordinate trainings and communication to staff, parents, and community groups.
• Liaise between community and school, promoting positive climate.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Staff/Parent collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or School Counseling

Job description

School Counselor/Social Worker (School-Wide) JobID: 6810

• Position Type: Special Education/ Social Worker
• Date Posted: 8/10/2026
• Location: North Elementary School
• Date Available: 26/27 SY

Crystal Lake District 47 currently has an opening for a School Counselor/Social Worker (School-Wide-Grant). The goal of this position is to provide services within the elementary schools that allows for early intervention and includes providing services to and on behalf of general education students whose educational and/or psychosocial development is restricted due to social, emotional, and/or behavioral considerations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Consult and collaborate with staff and parents about prevention, early interventions, and community resources and outside therapies
• Assist with referral and/or maintaining communication with community or private agencies for further evaluation, treatment, or services when needed
• Serve as a contributing member on building and district level teams (i.e. crisis team, MTSS team, student services building teams, grade level teams, PBIS, dept meetings etc.)
• Support general ed students to help solve problems or develop functional skills related to the learning environment
• Maintain current with research findings, knowledge of child development, culturalinfluences, economical influences and practices relevant to the area of social work and education
• Cooperation with other building staff, plan and conduct in-service presentations, staff trainings, newsletters for teachers, parents, administrators, or community groups to enhance understanding of and services for the educational and social/emotional development of children outside of special education
• Serve as a liaison between the community and school
• Establish a culture for positive school climate by demonstrating respect and rapport with Staff, Parent/Guardians, students and Community Stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience Required

• Master's Degree in Social WorkOR School Counselor
• Effective positive interpersonal communication skills

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, interpersonal skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality and organization
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting equipment or materials
• High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentially

• Eligible for paid time off and medical benefits for full time staff members.

Compensation available at the Crystal Lake Teachers' Association (CLETA) negotiated agreement hyperlink.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.