School Social Worker – Empowering Student Success | IL

Clarifi Staffing Solutions; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarifi Staffing Solutions seeks a School Social Worker for an Illinois school district during the 2026-2027 academic year. The position targets social, emotional, behavioral, and environmental barriers to learning.

You will collaborate with students, families, teachers, and staff to provide counseling, assess needs, advocate for services, and implement supports that foster positive behavior and stronger engagement in school.

Qualifications

• Provide individual and group counseling or social-emotional interventions.
• Assess student needs and recommend appropriate supports and services.
• Advocate for student needs and contribute to individualized support strategies.
• Connect students and families with relevant community resources and services.
• Assist with crisis response and other situations requiring immediate intervention.
• Collaborate with families and school staff regarding student concerns and progress.
• Maintain accurate case notes, service records, and student progress documentation.
• Participate in IEP meetings, student support meetings, and multidisciplinary planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling or social-emotional interventions.
• Assess student needs and recommend appropriate supports and services.
• Advocate for student needs and contribute to individualized support strategies.
• Connect students and families with relevant community resources and services.
• Assist with crisis response and other situations requiring immediate intervention.
• Collaborate with families and school staff regarding student concerns and progress.
• Maintain accurate case notes, service records, and student progress documentation.
• Participate in IEP meetings, student support meetings, and multidisciplinary planning.

Skills

Counseling

Student advocacy

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

School Social Worker - Empowering Student Success | IL

Full time | Clarifi Staffing Solutions | United States

Posted On 09/08/2026

Job Information

Education

City Rockford

State/Province Illinois

61102

Job Description

Full-Time | 2026-2027 School Year

Bring Your Social Work Expertise Into the Classroom

Our organization is seeking a School Social Worker to join an Illinois school district for the 2026-2027 academic year. This opportunity is designed for a student-focused professional who can help address the social, emotional, behavioral, and environmental factors that can create barriers to learning.

The Role

As part of the school's student services team, you'll work directly with students while partnering with teachers, administrators, families, and other professionals. You'll help identify student needs, provide appropriate interventions, and develop practical strategies that encourage positive behavior, stronger relationships, and greater engagement in school.

Key Duties:

• Provide individual and group counseling or social-emotional interventions.
• Assess student needs and recommend appropriate supports and services.
• Advocate for student needs and contribute to individualized support strategies.
• Connect students and families with relevant community resources and services.
• Assist with crisis response and other situations requiring immediate intervention.
• Collaborate with families and school staff regarding student concerns and progress.
• Maintain accurate case notes, service records, and student progress documentation.
• Participate in IEP meetings, student support meetings, and multidisciplinary planning.

Requirements

• At least possess a Master’s degree in Social Work
• School-based experience is preferred but not required.
• Active Illinois PEL with School Social Worker endorsement.