Social Worker | JW Eater Junior High

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Rantoul (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a School Social Worker to support student development across social, emotional, and behavioral areas within district schools.

The role includes evaluating progress, coordinating IEP-related services, counseling, and collaborating with families, teachers, and community resources to meet student needs and ensure safe, supportive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Work from an accredited university or college.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout county.
• Willingness and ability to be trained in techniques for physically restraining students, if necessary.
• Type 73 School Service Personnel: School Social Work

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives.
• Coordinatess individual and group meetings for students.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Reports questions/concerns to immediate supervisor.
• Develops and implements developmentally appropriate social work activities for children with exceptional needs as specified on IEPs.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Ability to instruct and collaborate

Education

Master’s in Social Work

Tools

Web-based programs/e-mail/technology

Job description

SpecificDutiesinclude,butnotlimitedtothefollowing:

• Evaluatesandassessesstudentprogressagainstinstructionalobjectives
• Possesses working knowledge of state and federal laws related to Social Work (Section 504)
• Coordinates individual and group meetings for students
• Providesanatmosphereandenvironmentconducivetotheintellectual,physical,socialandemotionaldevelopmentofeachstudenttoensuresuccess
• Manages behavioral Tier system (1, 2, and 3)
• Assistsindistrictinitiatives(Ex.Bullying,SexualHarassment,etc.)
• Makes home visits and provides resources for families
• Servesasliaisonbetweencommunityorganizationandtheschooltomeettheneedsofstudents
• Teachessocialskillslessonswithintheregulareducationclassroom
• Providesanorientation(expectations)fornewstudentswhoenrollafterthestartoftheschoolyear
• Communicatesandinteractswithstudents,parents,staffandcommunity
• Administersformalandinformaldiagnosticassessmentintheareaofsocial/emotionallearning
• Workscooperativelywiththeadministrationandstafftoschedulemeetings
• PossessesknowledgeofSocialWorkresearch,trends,andbestpractices
• Monitorthepacingofinstructionandbudgetclasstimeefficientlybyprovidingcleardirections,outliningexpectations,andeffectivelybringingtoclosureinstructionalexperiences
• Utilizestechnologyforcommunication,assessment,andinformationmanagement
• Demonstratesorganizational andproblem-solvingskills
• Maintainsregularattendanceandarrivepromptlyaccordingtoschedule
• Complieswithtimelinesforevaluations,reports,andotherassignedtasks
• Maintains confidentiality of student information
• Maintainscurrentinknowledgeofspecialeducationrulesandregulations
• Report questions/concerns to immediate supervisor
• Complieswithallapplicablelocal,state,andfederalhealth,safety,education,andrelatedrulesandregulations.
• Develops,plans,andimplementsdevelopmentallyappropriatesocialworkactivitiesforchildrenwithexceptionalneedsasspecifiedonIEPs,includingindividualandgroupcounseling
• Uses empathy in interpersonal relationships
• Provides crisis intervention as needed
• Attendsandparticipateinproblem-solvingmeetings,IEPteammeetings,staffmeetings,andothermeetingsasassigned
• Demonstrateseffectiveleadershipinmultidisciplinaryteams
• Identifiesandanalyzestheeffectsofcultural,environmental,socioeconomic,psychosocial,medical,andlegalfactorsonastudent’seducationalachievement.
• Assistswithfunctionalbehavioralanalysesandbehavioralconsultations
• Presentsassessmentfindingsinanunderstandablemanner
• Makesclear,practicalrecommendationsforbehavioralinterventions
• Develops and implements prevention plans
• Completesapplicablepaperwork,includingIEPs,evaluationreports,progressreports,andotherrequiredforms
• DevelopsmeasurableIEPgoalsandobjectivesalignedwiththeIllinoisSocialandEmotionalLearningStandards
• Workswithparentgroupstofacilitatetheirsupportintheirchildren’sschooladjustment
• Linksschoolandcommunityservicesbyinitiatingreferralsandmaintainingfollow-upservices
• Helpsthedistrictreceiveadequatesupportfromsocialandmentalhealthagencies
• Conducts inservice training programs
• Providesconsultationonissues,suchasfamilyfunctioning,normalchilddevelopment,alternativeprogramsfordrop-outs,delinquents,truants,etc.
• Implementsspecializedtechniques,programs,andbehaviormanagementsysteminaccordancewithrequirementsofassignedschools
• ThefollowingisthePriorityListestablishedforsocialworkersbytheIllinoisStateBoardofEducationandissupportedbytheSchoolSocialWorkersasRCS.
• Emergency – Crisis Intervention
• Mandates (Evaluation and IEP implementation)
• Teaming
• Consultation
• Assessment and referral services
• Program Development
• Staff Inservice Training
• Classroom Intervention
• Group Work with Students and Parents
• Individual Counseling with Parents or Students
• Demonstratesabilitytorespectdifferingopinions,acceptconstructivecriticism,andhandleconflict.
• Demonstratesstrongoralandwrittencommunicationskills.

Mental Demands:

• Abilitytocommunicate(verbalandwritten);abilitytoinstructstudents,andeffectivelycommunicatewithparentsandcolleagues.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Abilitytouseweb-basedprograms,e-mail,andtechnology(laptop,Smartboard,etc.)

Working Conditions:

• Indoorclassrooms/School,exposureto:studentnoise,lawnmowing,music,odorsoffood,mowedgrassandpossiblecommunicablediseases.
• Regular work attendance.

Qualifications

• Master’sinSocialWorkfromanaccrediteduniversityorcollege
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout county
• Willingnessandabilitytobetrainedintechniquesforphysicallyrestrainingstudents,ifnecessary
• Type73SchoolServicePersonnel:SchoolSocialWork

Why choose RCS? Here are three reasons, just to get started...

• Our Students. Once you meet them, you will love them!
• Small Classes. We pride ourselves on our very small class sizes (15-20 per class).
• Professional Support. Our schools have Instructional Coaches, Tech Integration Specialists, Reading and Math Specialists, Counselors and Social Workers--all to support you and your students.