School Social Worker (starting January 4, 2027)

Elementary School; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 Elementary School in Edwardsville, Illinois seeks a School Social Worker to join our team starting January 4, 2027. You will support students through counseling, IEP/504/Collaborative plans, and coordinate with families and community resources to promote academic success.

Ideal candidates hold Illinois Type 73 Certification, demonstrate excellent communication, and collaborate across teachers, administrators, and parents.

Qualifications

• Superior work habits and ethics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work well with administration, faculty, students, and parents.
• Illinois Certification (Type 73 – School Social Worker).

Responsibilities

• Act as a participant in a building Collaborative Team to identify student learning needs and establish supports.
• Provide direct or consultative services as designated in IEP/504/Collaborative Plan.
• Collaborate, develop, and assist in implementation of social stories, visual schedules, behavior contracts.
• Conduct functional analyses of student behavior and plan interventions.
• Crisis intervention as needed.
• Complete Social Developmental Study (SDS) as part of IEP team.
• Present findings and recommendations to building team.
• Consult with staff on student behavior and social skills development.
• Present staff development on topics of expertise.
• Participate in committees and in-services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Administrator.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Professional ethics

Illinois certification

Education

Type 73 – School Social Worker

Job description

School Social Worker (starting January 4, 2027)

Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 Elementary School - Edwardsville, Illinois

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

• Act as a participant in a building Collaborative Team to identify student learning needs and establish necessary supports in the school setting to promote academic achievement. When appropriate, utilize and/or coordinate with outside community resources to provide the support(s) necessary for student to achieve educational success.
• Provide direct or consultative services as designated in a student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP), 504 Plan, or Collaborative Plan, including group and individual counseling, collecting behavioral data, goal setting, and communicating with parent and/or community resources
• Collaborate, develop, and assist in the implementation of social stories, visual schedules, behavior contracts
• Conduct functional analyses of student behavior through observations, teacher/student/parent interviews, and interpretation of behavior assessments/scales. As part of a building team, develop hypotheses regarding behavior function and plan (including development of Behavior Intervention Plan or other behavioral support plan) for appropriate interventions to address behavior impeding academic success.
• Crisis intervention
• Complete Social Developmental Study (SDS) as part of a Collaborative/IEP team to develop a comprehensive picture of a child’s functioning in his/her various environments, as a part of a full case study evaluation or a re-evaluation.
• Complete behavioral and/or adaptive skill assessment scales and present findings to building team in a clear, concise manner with specific recommendations for interventions/supports
• Consult and collaborate with building personnel regarding student progress in area of behavior, emotional stability, and developmentally appropriate social skills
• Present staff development on topics of expertise and/or interest to district personnel and parents
• Participate in building, grade level, and district committees, in-services, and related service personnel meetings
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Administrator

Qualifications

• Superior work habits and ethics
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Ability to work well with administration, faculty, students, and parents
• Ability to perform duties as outlined
• Appropriate Illinois Certification (Type 73 – School Social Worker)

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements will comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Job Details

Application Deadline: Nov 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Position Type

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary

Salary: $49,237 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• D7 CENTRAL OFFICE
• EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois 62025
• Phone: [phone]