Social Worker

Novo Staffing; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Staffing in Aurora, IL seeks a School Social Worker to design IEPs and provide social work support within district guidelines.

Responsibilities include assessments, collaboration with teachers, MTSS, data review, and reporting. Requires a PEL with School Social Worker endorsement and experience with children.

Qualifications

• Must have PEL with School Social Worker endorsement or equivalent licensure.
• Experience working with children.
• Desire to work with special needs students.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Designs the individualized education plan (IEP) for students identified with needs, aligning with district philosophy and state/federal law.
• Implements social work services per the IEP and coordinates with teachers and support staff.
• Provides functional behavioral assessments through classroom observation, screenings, and data monitoring.
• Delivers professional development on functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention, following district procedures.
• Develops and sequences research-based activities to meet individual goals based on ISBE standards.
• Differentiates instruction for learners in groups or individually, coordinating with teachers on required minutes.
• Develops and submits lesson plans as required and maintains accurate records.
• Collaborates with general and special education staff to ensure compliance across records and reporting.
• Administers or monitors state and local assessments as required.
• Gives explicit directives to interpreters for assessments and service delivery.
• Submits reports to designated authorities and maintains timely documentation for IEPs.
• Completes Medicaid service logs per district guidelines.
• Participates in child find activities and collects behavior data as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality and ethics focused on students' welfare.
• Communicates progress and accommodations to parents and administrators.
• Supports MTSS implementation and supervises students as required.
• Facilitates discussions to develop students’ critical analysis skills.

Skills

Experience with children

Special needs support

Positive attitude

Education

PEL with School Social Worker Endorsement

Job description

Hours/Shift:

8:15-3:45, full or part time

Compensation:

$45-$50/hour (based on experience)

Job Description/Role Responsibilities:

• 1. Designs the individualized education plan (IEP) for areas in which an adverse effect has been identified based on supporting documentation for each assigned student which education program is consistent with the total educational philosophy of the district, common core and state and federal law.
• 2. Implement social work services as per the IEP.
• 3. Provide functional behavioral assessments for students by consulting with classroom teachers and the problem solving teams, conducting screenings, recommending interventions, observing in the classroom and monitoring intervention data.
• 4. Provide professional development in functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans, DCFS procedures and other identified topics utilizing district prepared resources during contractual hours.
• 5. Develops, plans, adapts/modifies and sequences a variety of research-based or therapeutic activities to meet the students’ individual goals/objectives on a regular basis based on ISBE social/emotional standards.
• 6. Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of learners in individual or small group instruction, scheduling required minutes in consultation with the classroom teacher.
• 7. Develop and submit lesson plans, as required.
• 8. Collaborate with general education and special education instructors/other related services to maintain accurate, complete and correct general education and special education records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• 9. Administer and/or monitor state, district and local assessments, as required.
• 10. Provide explicit directives to interpreters for the purpose of assessments, service implementation and facilitation of IEP meetings.
• 11. Submit reports to the appropriate person(s), as required.
• 12. Complete and submit paperwork and reports in a timely fashion to ensure compliance to all district, local, state and federal guidelines in the IEP database according to established district guidelines.
• 13. Complete and submit Medicaid Service log into the Medicaid billing system according to established district guidelines.
• 14. School Social Workers are responsible for participating in child find activities and reviewing and/or collecting behavior data.
• 15. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality that is student focused.
• 16. Communicate with parents, administrators and all other applicable school personnel the student’s academic, social/emotional progress and accommodations.
• 17. Participate in program development, and in the selection of materials and equipment to support and supplement instruction.
• 18. Direct, redirect and supervise students, implement MTSS and maintain and document discipline across all school settings during the assigned workday.
• 19. Develop students’ critical analysis skills through group discussions using a variety of mass media and literature.

Qualifications:

Must:

• -PEL with School Social Worker
• -Experience working with children
• -Desire to work with special needs students
• -Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Plus:

Education/Licenses/Certifications:

• -PEL with school social worker Endorsement