School Social Worker at Kaleidoscope Education Solutions Chicago, IL

Comunidade Metodista; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Weekly compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A specialized education referral agency is seeking a School Social Worker in the Chicago area to empower students academically. Responsibilities include developing intervention strategies, providing counseling, and coordinating community resources. Candidates must possess a Master's degree and valid Illinois Professional Educator License. This independent contractor role offers a flexible schedule and the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of students.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Must possess a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL).
• School Social Worker endorsement is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop intervention strategies to increase academic success.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling as well as crisis intervention.
• Assist in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies.
• Obtain and coordinate community resources to meet students' specific needs.
• Collaborate and consult with other staff and provide training when needed.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Intervention strategies development

Collaboration with staff

Education

Master's degree from an accredited institution

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)

Valid School Social Worker endorsement

Job description

School Social Worker job at Kaleidoscope Education Solutions. Chicago, IL.

Location: Chicago, IL 60609
Date Posted: 07/30/2025
Category: Therapy
Education: Master's Degree

Kaleidoscope Education Solutions (KES) supports top-notch teaching and therapy professionals.

Our client is seeking out amazing Social Workers in and around the Chicago Metro Area who want to make a profound difference in the lives of students by empowering them to succeed and achieve their dreams.

CLIENT'S SUMMARY OF POSITION

• Develop intervention strategies to increase academic success.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling as well as crisis intervention.
• Assist in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies.
• Obtain and coordinate community resources to meet students' specific needs.
• Collaborate and consult with other staff as well as provide training when needed.

CLIENT'S REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL).
• Valid School Social Worker endorsement.

KES ADVANTAGES

• Make a profound difference in the lives of students.
• Establish a relationship with a nationally recognized referral agency with a niche focus on school based and therapy services.
• Compensated weekly.
• Flexible schedule as a Contractor. Choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
• Ability to grow professionally.

KES COMPANY OVERVIEW

Currently, KES refers professionals to approximately 700 school districts and agencies, and we consult with thousands of educational professionals and facilities nationwide. We connect caring professionals with opportunities to enhance and improve delivery of special education and therapy services, and provide dynamic results for the students and school districts.

Title: School Social Worker
Class: Social Worker Licensed
Type: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1099
Ref. No.: 1251842-67
BC: #KES301

Company: Kaleidoscope Education Solutions
Contract Contact: Contract Submit IL
Office Email: [e-mail]
Office Phone: [phone]
Office Address: 950 E. Haverford Road, Suite 100B, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

About Us: Kaleidoscope Education Solutions is a referral agency for professionals seeking supplemental K12 education marketplace opportunities. Registering with Kaleidoscope Education Solutions is not a guarantee that opportunities will be available and/or located. All professionals contracting through Kaleidoscope Education Solutions are classified and compensated as self‑employed independent contractors.