School Social Worker (High School) SY

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Social Worker

Date Posted:
5/5/2026

Location:
Elmwood Park High School, 8201 W. Fullerton Ave.

Date Available:
08/17/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled


Position Title: School Social Worker (High School)
Terms of Employment: Teacher Work Year (181 Attendance Days)
Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal and Director of Student Services
Salary: Starting $52,500 (Per EPET Contract )

Board Contribution Benefits: (Per EPET 2024 - 2028 Contract)

• Sick and Personal Leave
• Teachers Retirement System (TRS) - Board Contribution is .58%
• Medical, Vision and Dental
  • Single - Board Contribution is 80%
  • Single + 1 - Board Contribution is 60%
  • Family - Board Contribution is 50%
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%
• LTD Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%

Employee Only Contribution Benefits:

• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• 403(b) and 457(b)

Summary:
Elmwood Park CUSD 401 is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, student-centered school social worker to work collaboratively with administration, staff, and families to meet the needs of students in a unit District. The school social worker supports the social-emotional and functional skill development of students within the school setting.


Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• School Social Worker Professional Educator License

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides direct counseling to students.
• Assessment and development of measurable counseling and individualized education plans (IEP) goals, functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans.
• Communication with students, families, administration and colleagues.
• Assists in the orientation of new students to the District.
• Addresses issues relevant to students that are impacting students' performance in school, such as school attendance, behavioral concerns, and adjustment to school.
• Provides consultation to school staff to enhance students' full participation in the academic and social milieu.
• When appropriate and with written consent, provides information to outside agencies to support students and their families.
• Serves as a resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Responds to and deescalates crisis situations which may include physical management of students.
• Maintains accurate records and reports to document student needs and progress, and to recognize patterns in behavior.
• Knowledge and skills in various methods of assessment to support eligibility, decision-making & problem-solving, intervention plan development, and progress monitoring of students' skills and functional abilities.
• Knowledge and skills in various methods of data collection to support program review and goal setting.
• Consultation and collaboration skills to be a resource to the school community on a variety of topics including strategies, interventions and supports that can be provided to students within and outside of the classroom setting.
• Provides small group, classroom and individual counseling and interventions.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and child development.
• Maintains proper documentation.
• Adheres to applicable principles and practices of counseling and/or social work, District policies and procedures, and state regulations.
• Coordinates with administrators and other staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse individuals.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation and reflection with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others, most especially students.

Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, including students.
Works in standard office and school building environments.


FLSA Status: Exempt