School Social Worker (1.0 FTE) for the 2025-2026 School Year

EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS COLLABORATIVE; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves supporting exceptional learners in a structured environment, providing crucial assistance to students with diverse needs. The ideal candidate will possess a Type 73 certification and have experience working with high school students. This position offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and professional development opportunities. Join a collaborative team committed to making a difference in the lives of students with special needs.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pension contribution

Sick leave

Personal leave

Professional development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Type 73 certification required; experience with high school students preferred.
• Knowledge of IEP and various disabilities impacting education.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special needs in a structured learning environment.
• Promote collaboration among health service providers for families.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Intervention and de-escalation

Collaboration with community health providers

Knowledge of IEP requirements

Experience with high school students

Education

Type 73 certification

Job description

School Social Worker (1.0 FTE) for the 2025-2026 School Year JobID: 602

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Social Worker
• Date Posted:
  4/1/2025
• Location:
  Exceptional Learners Collaborative
• Date Available:
  8/7/25

School Social Worker (1.0 FTE) 2025-2026 school year - Stevenson High School District 125

The Exceptional Learners Collaborative (ELC) is seeking licensed applicants for the 2025-2026 school year. The ELC is located in Vernon Hills (Lake County), Illinois; is a special education cooperative providing services to students identified with special needs, ages 3 through 22 years of age. The ELC represents Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96, Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103, Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 and Fox Lake District 114. The ELC serves eight elementary schools, four junior high/middle schools and one high school.

Description:
As we continue to provide world-class, specialized educational services and supports locally for our exceptional learners in partnership with families and districts, the school social worker will support our students with a variety of needs in a more structured learning environment.

Qualifications:

• Type 73 required; experience working with high school students.
• Knowledge of IEP and evaluation assessment requirements.
• Knowledge of a variety of disabilities and the impact on education.
• Knowledge and ability to support crisis assessment, intervention and de-escalation.
• Promote collaboration among community health and mental health service providers and facilitates distribution of these resources to families.

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Experience in schools.
• Experience working with students with a variety of needs.

Salary & Benefit Information:

• Pay ranges from $55,350 - $115,000 depending on education level and experience.
• This is a 10-month, Monday through Friday position.

Exceptional Learners Collaborative provides a comprehensive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance, including Board-paid single/employee medical insurance, and shared cost for family coverage.
• Life Insurance.
• Contribution to the Teacher's Retirement System (pension).
• Sick, Personal, and Bereavement leave time.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Application Process:
Online applications are required (www.elced.org). Applicants should complete the electronic application process and upload a letter of interest, current resume, references and transcripts.