School Social Worker

School Social Worker (SSW) Full-Time | Full School Year

- A school district in Northern Illinois is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker (SSW) to support students in an early childhood/pre-kindergarten setting for the full school year.

Position Details

• Schedule: Full-Time
• Assignment: One school building
• Setting: Pre-K/Early Childhood
• School Year: Full School Year
• Caseload: Building-based School Social Worker position serving the assigned pre-k program

Responsibilities

• Provide social-emotional and behavioral support to students.
• Conduct assessments and contribute to special education evaluations as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in IEP meetings and support the implementation of student services.
• Provide individual and group interventions to promote student success.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Worker Endorsement
• Strong collaboration, assessment, and communication skills
• School-based experience preferred

Interview & Hiring Process

• Interview scheduling is flexible
• District is prepared to move quickly through the hiring process
• Prompt hiring decisions anticipated following interviews

Onboarding Requirements

• Fingerprinting required prior to start

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Full-time, stable assignment for the school year
• Single-building placement
• Opportunity to make an impact in an early childhood educational setting
• Collaborative school environment focused on student growth and support

Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals.

Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here.

Compensation for this position ranges from $30.00 to $50.00. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.