SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER - MATERNITY LEAVE

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 1,661,000 - 3,321,000; Part time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a licensed school social worker or licensed counselor to cover a maternity leave at Lincoln Elementary School in Illinois. The assignment spans 2–5 days per week from September 11, 2026 to December 11, 2026, with a flexible schedule.

The role involves providing individual and group social work/counseling and crisis intervention. A valid IL Professional Educator License as a School Social Worker or School Counselor is required, and

Qualifications

• Licensed IL Professional Educator License (PEL) as a School Social Worker or School Counselor is required.
• Potential duties include individual and group counseling and crisis intervention as part of on-site support.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group S.W./Counseling and crisis intervention at Lincoln Elementary School.
• Coordinate with on-site counselor to support SEL services during the maternity leave.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Education

State of IL PEL as School Social Worker or School Counselor

Job description

The district is looking for a licensed school social worker or licensed counselor to cover
a maternity leave for 2-5 days per week (schedule is somewhat flexible) from
approximately September 11, 2026 – December 11, 2026 at Lincoln Elementary School.
The primary job duties for this position are to provide individual and group
S.W./Counseling and crisis intervention. There will be another full-time school counselor
at Lincoln Elementary School to provide support and assist with SEL services during
this period of time. The social worker/counselor will need to show proof of personal
liability insurance, as this is a contract position.

Qualifications

Valid State of IL Professional Educator License (PEL) as a School
Social Worker, or School Counselor

Salary/Benefits