School Counselor/Social Worker (School-Wide)

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Job summary

Crystal Lake District 47 in North Elementary School seeks a School Counselor/Social Worker (School-Wide) to provide early intervention for general education students whose social, emotional, or behavioral needs affect learning.

Responsibilities include collaborating with staff and families, coordinating with community agencies, and contributing to MTSS, PBIS, and crisis teams to foster a positive school climate.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or School Counselor.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult and collaborate with staff and parents about prevention and early interventions.
• Assist with referrals and communication with community or private agencies for evaluation or services.
• Serve on building/district teams (MTSS, PBIS, crisis teams) and support teachers.
• Support general education students to develop functional learning-related skills.
• Stay current with child development knowledge and best practices in social work and education.
• Plan trainings and communications to teachers, parents, and administrators.
• Act as a liaison between the community and school to promote a positive climate.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

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.

Postings current as of 8/28/2026 8:56:34 AM CST.

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