SPED Teacher - Social Worker (For the 2025-2026 School Year)

Douglas County School District; Illinois; On-site; USD 61,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated SPED Teacher - Social Worker for the upcoming school year. This role involves providing essential support to students across all levels, ensuring their academic and emotional success. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree in Social Work and be equipped with crisis intervention skills, assessment expertise, and the ability to foster inclusive learning environments. You will work collaboratively with families, educators, and community resources to address various challenges faced by students. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Voluntary 401(k) retirement plan

403(b) retirement plan

457 retirement plan

Paid sick time

Paid personal time

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work is required for this role.
• Expertise in crisis intervention and assessment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Gather and assess client information to determine needed services.
• Provide counseling and case management to students and families.
• Consult with school personnel to address student issues.

Skills

Crisis prevention and intervention

Assessment and data-based decision making

Counseling skills

Case management

Collaboration with families and schools

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

IEP system

Medicaid system

Job description

SPED Teacher - Social Worker (For the 2025-2026 School Year)

Job Description:

School Social Workers in the Douglas County School District serve students across all levels (PK-12) who require universal, targeted, and intensive intervention across special education and general education populations. Candidates should have demonstrated knowledge, skills, and commitment needed to provide direct and indirect services that help students and youth succeed: academically, socially, behaviorally and emotionally. They must be able to support and establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students in order to: alleviate barriers to learning, engage students as individuals with unique interests and strengths, and promote student success at the student’s developmental level. Additionally, applicants should have demonstrated expertise in assessment, data based decision-making skills and psycho-educational practices, in order to plan, consult, collaborate and/or provide direct services to students. They must demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement crisis prevention, intervention, response and recovery efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Gather information, investigate and interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems, to determine what services are required to meet their needs.
• Serve as a liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts, to help children who face problems such as disabilities, abuse or poverty.
• Create, organize and update case history records and prepare reports, according to deadlines.
• Refer clients to community resources for services such as assessment services to go and how to apply.
• Counsel parents with concerns or problems, interviewing the child and family to determine whether further action is required.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of every treatment/session delivered to students whether direct or indirect services. Information will be documented into either the current IEP system and/or current Medicaid system. Document all student services who are eligible for Medicaid reimbursement if current DORA license is held. Complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems such as truancy and misbehavior, and to implement solutions.
• Develop and review service plans in consultation with students, and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Respond to referrals and or reported cases from teachers, administrators, other school personnel, parents, students and community agencies (Department of Human Services).
• Provide individual casework/case management/counseling to students and parents to alleviate conditions which interfere with the students’ learning.
• Provide assistance and or referrals for students, families, or staff regarding issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care or medical care.

Certifications:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - DORA, Special Services Provider License - Social Worker - Colorado Department of Education

Education:

Master's Degree: Social Work (Required)

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Variable Location Employee - SPED

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE):

1.00

Full Salary Range:

$61,535.00 USD - $128,547.00 USD Annual

Benefits:

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

March 30, 2025