Social Work - School Social Worker - $45-55 per hour

AHS Staffing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Weekly pay every Friday

401(k) with company match

Dedicated clinical support

Professional staffing support

Job summary

AHS Staffing is seeking a Part-Time School Social Worker to support students at a charter high school in Chicago, IL 60629 for the 2026-2027 school year. The role is local contract with 16 hours per week and approximately 3 hours of direct student services weekly, with time for IEP development and meetings.

The school emphasizes preparation for post-secondary success in architecture, construction, and engineering.

Qualifications

• PEL with Illinois School Social Worker Endorsement required.
• Experience developing measurable IEP goals.
• Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, Illinois School Code, and ISBE special education requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and/or small group social work services per IEPs.
• Support students' social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.
• Develop measurable IEP goals and monitor progress.
• Complete progress reports and required documentation.
• Attend IEP-related meetings and collaborate with educators and families.
• Provide crisis intervention and connect families with community resources.

Skills

Social Work

Education

Professional Educator License (PEL) with Illinois School Social Worker Endorsement

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

AHS Staffing is seeking a Social Work School Social Worker for a local contract job in Chicago, Illinois.

• Specialty: Social Worker


• Discipline: Social Work


• Duration: 41 weeks


• 16 hours per week


• Shift: 4 hours, days


• Employment Type: Local Contract

Part-Time School Social Worker – Chicago, IL 60629

$45-$55+ per hour | Part-Time | 2026-2027 School Year

PediaStaff is seeking a dedicated Part-Time School Social Worker to support students at a unique charter high school in Chicago, IL 60629 for the 2026-2027 school year.

This inclusive high school prepares students for post-secondary success and careers in architecture, construction, and engineering through high-quality instruction, real-world experiences, project-based learning, and comprehensive student support.

Position Details

• Location: Chicago, IL 60629


• Dates: August 24, 2026 - June 11, 2027


• Schedule: Part-Time


• Pay: $45-$55+ per hour, based on experience


• Approximately 3 hours of direct student services per week, plus time for IEP goal development, progress monitoring, documentation, consultation, and required IEP meetings


• Setting: High School / Charter School

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and/or small-group social work services outlined in student IEPs


• Support students' social-emotional, behavioral, and mental-health needs


• Help students develop coping, self-regulation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills


• Develop measurable social work IEP goals and monitor student progress


• Complete progress reports, service logs, and required special education documentation


• Attend annual reviews, reevaluations, eligibility meetings, manifestation determinations, and other required IEP meetings


• Collaborate with special education teachers, administrators, counselors, psychologists, related service providers, and families


• Provide crisis intervention and assist in identifying barriers impacting student success


• Connect students and families with appropriate community resources when needed


• Support behavioral and social-emotional interventions

Qualifications

• Professional Educator License (PEL) with Illinois School Social Worker Endorsement required


• Experience developing measurable IEP goals


• Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, Illinois School Code, and ISBE special education requirements

PediaStaff Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Weekly pay every Friday


• 401(k) with company match


• Dedicated clinical support


• Professional support from an experienced school-based staffing team


• Seamless summer benefits for eligible employees

This is a great part-time opportunity for a School Social Worker looking to support high school students while maintaining a flexible schedule.

About AHS Staffing

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