School Social Worker Long Term Substitute

Elmhurst District 205 Public Schools; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmhurst District 205 Public Schools seeks a dynamic and passionate School Social Worker Long Term Substitute to support students' social-emotional growth at York Community High School. This role includes designing social work services, collaborating with staff, and connecting with families to foster a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Design social work services and developmental assessments.
• Support Tier 2 and Tier 3 social-emotional goals for students.
• Collaborate with staff to foster a conducive educational climate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of social-emotional support programs.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups for students.
• Connect with parents and community resources.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Data analysis

Parent consultation

Education

IL Professional Educator License with endorsement in Social Work

Job description

School Social Worker Long Term Substitute

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Description: York Community High School is seeking a dynamic and passionate Social Worker to be a long-term substitute (Tentatively August 11th - December 19th, 2025). This position will support students on a problem-solving team, including general education students and students receiving support through individualized education plans. York is seeking to hire an educator who maintains a student-centered, creative approach to providing and delivering student supports while building rapport with students, families, and staff members. We are looking for an exceptional candidate who will assist our school in becoming an exemplar as it relates to supporting student social-emotional growth for all students. This person will work collaboratively in professional learning communities within the Student Services division to achieve goals with a common purpose focused on student support.

Qualifications:

• Design and implement a process for the provision of social work services for students enrolled in the building of assignment, including developmental assessments and studies, crisis intervention and de-escalation, and provide necessary services to students.
• Assist with the development, management, and delivery of a comprehensive Tier 2 and Tier 3 social-emotional support program.
• Support social-emotional goals for students with individualized education plans.
• Facilitate Tier 2 and Tier 3 psychoeducational groups for students.
• Provide preventative and responsive services to students.
• Collect and analyze data to help guide program development and implementation.
• Provide professional development experiences for all school personnel to foster a deeper understanding of student needs.
• Participate in team meetings for identification, evaluation, and design of intervention programs.
• Connect with parents and utilize community resources to support students.
• Provide parental education, consultation, and/or counseling as appropriate.
• Collaborate with staff to develop an educational climate conducive to student development.

Purpose: The role of a school social worker in Elmhurst CUSD 205 is to positively impact student achievement by addressing developmental needs through a comprehensive social work program that supports academic and social-emotional growth. Social workers work collaboratively with students, staff, parents, and the community to promote success and respond to student needs.

Long-term substitute rate of pay is $250/day. Tentative dates: August 11th - December 19th, 2025. IL Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in Social Work is required and registered in DuPage County.

Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Education Administration Programs