School Social Worker

Birch Agency; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Weekly pay

Benefits package

Recruiter support

Professional environment

Impact on student outcomes

Job summary

Birch Agency seeks a School Social Worker in Aurora, IL for a full-time, in-person role supporting students’ social, emotional, and academic success.

Responsibilities include counseling, assessments, IEP participation, and collaboration with educators and families. A Master's in Social Work and IL PEL School Social Worker endorsement are required, with a preference for prior school-based experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work is required.
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Worker endorsement is required.
• Previous school-based experience is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services to students.
• Support students' social, emotional, behavioral, and academic success.
• Conduct social-developmental assessments and evaluations as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, psychologists, and related service providers.
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Develop behavior intervention and support strategies.
• Consult with families and community resources to address student needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress records.
• Assist with crisis intervention and conflict resolution when necessary.
• Promote positive school climate and student well-being.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Education

MSW

PEL: School Social Worker

Job description

School Social Worker Location: Aurora, IL Position Type: Full-Time, In-Person

Assignment Dates

12/11/2026 - 03/22/2027 03/03/2027 - 05/21/2027

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services to students
• Support students' social, emotional, behavioral, and academic success
• Conduct social‑developmental assessments and evaluations as needed
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, psychologists, and related service providers
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Develop behavior intervention and support strategies
• Consult with families and community resources to address student needs
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress records
• Assist with crisis intervention and conflict resolution when necessary
• Promote positive school climate and student well‑being

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Worker endorsement required
• Previous school‑based experience preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams

What Birch Agency Offers

• Competitive compensation
• Weekly pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Dedicated recruiter support
• Professional and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on student outcomes

If you are a qualified School Social Worker interested in this leave coverage opportunity in Aurora, IL, we would love to hear from you.