School Social Worker - LOA Coverage (8th Grade)
Onward Education
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Job summary
Onward Search Education is seeking a School Social Worker for LOA/maternity leave coverage in Kankakee County, IL. The position serves 8th-grade students with an approximate caseload of 25, working Monday through Friday, 7:25 AM to 3:05 PM (37.25 hours/week).
Contract dates run from August 17, 2026 to December 4, 2026, to support student needs during leave coverage. The role requires an Illinois School Social Worker License and an Illinois PEL with School Social Worker endorsement; school-based
Qualifications
- Illinois School Social Worker License.
- Illinois PEL with School Social Worker endorsement.
- School-based experience strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and/or small-group counseling and social-emotional support.
- Support behavioral intervention planning and student success strategies.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to address student needs.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to student support planning.
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation per school and state requirements.
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Job description
Onward Search Education is seeking a School Social Worker for LOA/maternity leave coverage in Kankakee County, IL. The position serves 8th-grade students with an approximate caseload of 25, working Monday through Friday, 7:25 AM to 3:05 PM (37.25 hours/week).
Contract dates run from August 17, 2026 to December 4, 2026, to support student needs during leave coverage. The role requires an Illinois School Social Worker License and an Illinois PEL with School Social Worker endorsement; school-based
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