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ROE; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker to support students in overcoming personal and social challenges that affect their educational experience. This role involves collaborating with educators, families, and the community to foster a safe and supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Professional Educator License and a Master’s Degree in Social Work, demonstrating a commitment to student success through effective communication and intervention strategies. Join a team that values collaboration and innovation in education, making a meaningful impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Health Benefits Options

Dental/Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have a Professional Educator License and School Social Worker Endorsement.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work with specialization in School Social Work required.

Responsibilities

• Support students facing personal, behavioral, social, or emotional challenges.
• Collaborate with educators and families to enhance student success.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate regularly with parents.

Skills

Knowledge of child growth and development

Knowledge of learning assessment and diagnosis

Knowledge of social work research related to learning

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to maintain records and prepare reports

Ability to engage in collaborative dialogue

Ability to implement a student-centered approach

Education

Professional Educator License (PEL)

School Social Worker Endorsement

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Position Type:
Student Support Services/ Social Worker

Date Posted:
2/17/2025

Location:
Districtwide

Date Available:
08/18/2025

District:
Lake Villa School District #41

QUALIFICATIONS:
Professional Educator License (PEL)
School Social Worker Endorsement
Master’s Degree in Social Work with specialization in School Social Work
Student teaching, internship, or current experience in this area

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

PURPOSE: The School Social Worker helps students address personal, emotional, and social challenges that impact their ability to adjust to school and fully benefit from their education. By facilitating solutions to support students' academic, social, and emotional success, the School Social Worker collaborates with educators, administrators, and families to create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment while strengthening connections between home and school.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support a positive school climate aligned with the district’s Strategic Plan.
2. Collaborate with school personnel regarding students requiring specialized interventions.
3. Collaborate with staff and paraprofessionals to meet the needs of students with special needs.
4. Maintain confidentiality at all times.
5. Maintain accurate records of student progress, related service logs and medicaid billing.
6. Communicate regularly with parents and school staff about students’ progress.
7. Provide direct support to students facing personal, behavioral, social, or emotional challenges impacting their education.
8. Attend and actively participate in team, IEP, and annual review meetings.
9. Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and collaborate in the development of Behavior Intervention Plans.
10. Assist in data collection and implementation of supplemental services.
11. Work with school personnel in identifying and supporting students with specialized needs including leading/participating in individual problem-solving team meetings.
12. Participate in school and district-wide initiatives to promote a supportive school environment.
13. Consult with classroom teachers and other school staff as needed.
14. Complete social developmental studies and special education/504 evaluations.
15. Provide social/emotional learning instruction and in-service to school staff, parents, and the community as needed.
16. Lead, monitor and/or assist during situations involving aggressive or uncontrolled behavior of identified students, following district-approved de-escalation and physical restraint techniques and procedures. Lead debriefing process, gather input, and data collection as needed after behavioral incidents including completing necessary paperwork. Additionally, report on student performance and behavior to help students achieve their personal best.
17. Maintain district-approved de-escalation and physical restraint techniques certification.
18. Offer support and intervention to parents experiencing crises/emergencies by helping them understand and navigate available resources.
19. Serve as a liaison between home, school, and the community to enhance student services.
20. Perform threat/risk assessments to evaluate potential risks and develop safety plans.
21. Perform MTSS Roles and Responsibilities as identified in the district’s MTSS guidelines.
22. Assist administration in monitoring the district’s web filtering technology.
23. Attend district and building level professional development.
24. Adhere to board policy and administrative procedures in accordance with Lake Villa CCSD 41.
25. Perform other responsibilities as assigned by administration.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of child growth and development
• Knowledge of learning assessment and diagnosis
• Knowledge of social work research related to learning
• Knowledge of State and Federal special education laws and regulations
• Knowledge of best practices in school social work
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to engage in collaborative dialogue with peers
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to read, interpret, apply, and explain policies and procedures
• Ability to meet the requirements of schedules and timelines
• Ability to take professional initiative
• Ability to plan and organize work independently
• Ability to read a variety of materials
• Ability to implement a student-centered approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Ability to solve practical problems in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret instructions provided through written and oral form
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other certified and non-certified personnel, parents, and community members

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 182 Days. Salary to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Building Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean, and/or Student Services Administration in accordance with provisions of Board policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints, interacting with the public and other workers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In the work environment, the employee is regularly exposed to video display. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day and location. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being of students.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary Schedule:2024-2025 Salary Schedule

Payroll Schedule: Distributed over 26 periods, every other Friday

Health, Dental/Vision Benefits Information:

• Health Benefits Options: 3200 HSA Plan; 700 PPO Plan

• Dental/Vision Benefits Summary

• Health Insurance Premiums 2024-2025

Sick Day Allocation: 16 days total, with up to 3 days available for personal use

Life Insurance: $50,000

Pension System: Teacher Retirement System

Tuition Reimbursement: $2,750 annually