School Social Worker (2025-2026 SY)

SD 103; Lyons (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker to join their team for the 2025-2026 school year. This vital role involves coordinating social services for students, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with an educational team to support student success. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in a related field, a state license, and a passion for helping students navigate their social and emotional challenges. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of students and their families. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow professionally while making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Masters degree and state license required; 2 years of school social work experience preferred.
• Strong skills in communication, clinical interviewing, and group therapy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates social services for students and develops treatment plans with educational teams.
• Maintains accurate records and schedules visits to assess students' psychosocial status.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Clinical Interviewing

Group Therapy

Individual Therapy

Family Counseling

Leadership

Consultation

Education

Masters degree in related subject area

School Social Worker Endorsement

State license or certification

Job description

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JOB TITLE: School Social Worker

REPORTS TO: School Principal

SUPERVISES: Students

DEPARTMENT: Student Services

JOB TYPE: Full-Time (35 hours/week)

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SALARY/BENEFITS: Refer to Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement

JOB FUNCTION: Coordinates and provides social services for students of all ages or grades assigned; provides services in accordance with the philosophy, mission, standards, policies, and procedures of the district and as ordered by the Illinois Association of School Social Workers (IASSW).

This position directly reports to the school principal and functionally reports to the other school administrators and district directors. This position coordinates with the other teachers, instructional coaches, and school psychologists along with other support staff, students, guardians, and the community.

TERM: Shall work the 10-month school calendar as defined by the Board of Education and Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains the social service program, drafting supporting procedures and guidelines for the program in accordance with district and IASSW standards.
• Develops and maintains a thorough knowledge of referral resources throughout the service area.
• Schedules visits to assess students' psychosocial status; communicates with school psychologists to report student progress, needs, concerns, and potential and actual problems; maintains accurate and timely records including clinical and progress notes according to department policy.
• Works closely with members of the student’s educational team in the development of the plan of treatment, including IEP plans, based on the psychosocial assessment and accepted social work interventions.
• Develops working relationships with leaders in community resource groups, representing the district at meetings and on various committees that address the social needs of students.
• Acts as a resource for other members of the educational team, providing in-service education and consultation in understanding the social and emotional factors related to academic problems.
• Participates in planning and implementing quality improvement activities.
• Provides positive student relations in dealing with students, families, teachers, fellow department employees, referral resources, service agencies, and others.
• Attends chair meetings as needed for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district, and/or state objectives.
• Establishes and implements small group management structure and rules that ensure the physical and mental safety of all students; ensures safety and security standards for children, staff, and visitors of the school; supervises all students throughout school grounds and on educational trips as necessary.
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in school social work, including but not limited to Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party reimbursement sources.
• Recognizes and supports diversity and equity in support of school and district initiatives.
• Maintains an educational philosophy and school climate which encourages a cooperative and participant attitude on the part of all staff and students; celebrates the achievements and successes of students.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars as required.
• Attends work as scheduled and arrives in a timely manner unless a qualified absence has been approved as described in the collective bargaining agreement.
• Performs additional related duties within the scope of this position.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Physical, sensory, and cognitive abilities sufficient to perform essential functions.
• Good interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical interviewing.
• Demonstrated ability in group therapy, group management, individual therapy, and family counseling.
• Excellent leadership skills to oversee and support the work of interns and staff.
• Demonstrated skills in consultation and the ability to work as part of a team.

Education And Experience: Masters degree in related subject area; appropriate state license or certification; School Social Worker Endorsement are required. At least two years of social work experience in a school setting is preferred.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and standing, bending, and moving. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.