SY 25-26 Social Worker - JO-2507-36772 at PediaStaff Mchenry, IL

PediaStaff; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nationally recognized medical insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Allowances for continuing education

Job summary

PediaStaff is hiring a Licensed School Social Worker for the 2025-2026 school year in McHenry, IL. This full-time role requires maintaining a caseload for K-5 elementary students and supporting self-contained classrooms for students with emotional and behavioral challenges.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Social Work and a Professional Educator's License. Benefits include nationally recognized medical insurance and allowances for continuing education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work required.
• Must hold a Professional Educator’s License or equivalent endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Start on August 14 and work full time through May 28, 2026.
• Maintain a caseload of all elementary grades (K-5).
• Support three self-contained SES classrooms.

Skills

Licensed School Social Worker

Support for emotional and behavioral challenges

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Professional Educator’s License (PEL)

Job description

Position Overview

SY 25-26 Social Worker - JO-2507-36772, located in McHenry, IL. The role is for a licensed School Social Worker to serve a K‑5 elementary school during the 2025‑2026 school year.

Responsibilities

• Start on August 14th and work full time through May 28, 2026.
• Daily hours: 8:45AM – 4:00PM (staff report at 8:05AM on Wednesdays for professional development; no requirement to attend).
• Work 7 hours and 20 minutes per day with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch.
• Maintain a caseload of all elementary grades (K‑5).
• Support three self‑contained SES classrooms for students with emotional and behavioral challenges.
• The program currently serves 16 students, with another full‑time social worker supporting the program.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• Licensed School Social Worker with a Professional Educator’s License (PEL) or equivalent endorsement.

Benefits

• Nationally recognized medical insurance and 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Allowances for continuing education, licensure, malpractice, and relocation.
• Optional summer pay program for school‑based professionals.

Equal Opportunity Employment

PediaStaff provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. PediaStaff complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws in every location in which the company does business.