School Social Worker

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47 is seeking a School Social Worker to provide on-site services within Canterbury Elementary School, supporting students' social, emotional, and behavioral development.

You will collaborate with teachers, parents, and district teams, conduct assessments, provide individual and group counseling, and help develop plans such as FBA/BIP to support learning and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must have strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with teachers, families, and administrators.
• Knowledge of SPED laws and ethical standards for school social work.

Responsibilities

• Consult and collaborate with staff and parents about program development, prevention measures, early interventions, and assessment of students' difficulties.
• Serve on district and building teams (RTI, PBIS, crisis team, etc.).
• Complete social/emotional assessments and communicate student needs to staff and parents.
• Provide individual and/or group counseling to support learning and behavioral goals.
• Maintain current knowledge of child development, cultural and economic influences in education.
• Plan in-service trainings and newsletters to enhance understanding of student services.
• Assist families in understanding children’s needs and coordinate with community resources.
• Liaise between the community and school and stay compliant with relevant laws.
• Maintain documentation such as goals, behavior plans, and observations.
• Foster a positive school climate and collaborate on crisis interventions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the district.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Report writing

Collaboration with staff and families

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

LSW eligibility within 2 years

Job description

• Position Type: Special Education/ Social Worker
• Date Posted: 8/5/2026
• Location: Canterbury Elementary School
• Date Available: 26/27 SY

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a School Social Worker.The goal of this position is to provide services within the schools that facilitate the growth and development of all students. Responsibilities include providing services to and on behalf of students whose educational and/or psychosocial development is restricted due to social, emotional, and/or behavioral considerations, family circumstances, or environmental problems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consult and collaborate with staff and parents about program development, prevention measures, early interventions, and assessment of students' difficulties, community resources and outside therapies
• Serve as a contributing member on building and district level teams (i.e. crisis team, problem-solving/RtI teams, student services building teams, grade level teams, PBIS, program team meetings, dept meetings etc.)
• Complete valid social/emotional adaptive assessments, interpret student information for a variety of learning concerns, and communicate in written and verbal formats student needs in understandable terms for staff and parents
• Provide individual counseling and/or group counseling with students to help solve problems or develop functional skills related to the learning environment utilizing different rated goals for student needs
• Maintain current with research findings, knowledge of child development, cultural influences, economical influences and practices relevant to the area of social work and education
• In 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
• Support Staff and parents in education to assist parents in understanding their children's special needs, to provide information on child development, or to address other issues of individual or common parent interest/concern
• Serve as a liaison between the community and school
• Maintain familiarity with legal mandates/laws and ethical standards that influence professional responsibilities
• Maintain paperwork that includes goal writing, goal updates, behavior plans, FBA/BIP's, social stories and observations
• Establish a culture for positive school climate by demonstrating respect and rapport with Staff, Parent/Guardians, students and Community Stakeholders
• Assist with referral and/or maintaining communication with community or private agencies for further evaluation, treatment, or services when needed
• Participate on the buildings crisis intervention team for individual and/or school wide crisis
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Masters Degree in Social Work, or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years school social work experience preferred
• Effective positive interpersonal communication skills
• Fluid report writing ability
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures involving special education law
• LSW within 2 years of employment

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

Please Include: 3 Letters of Reference and/or Credential Packet
Transcripts
Resume

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.