SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER - Illinois

Job Description

Job Description

Company: Princeton Staffing Solutions

Contract Type: W2 – Local or Travel

Position Details

Specialty: School Social Worker

Facility Type: Public School District

Setting: School – Student Support – Mental Health Services

Location: Harvard, IL

Work Arrangement: In Person

Hours Per Week: 37.5 hrs

Dates: 2026-27 School Year

Age Range of Students: K-12

Experience as a School-Based Social Worker: Preferred

School Social Worker (MSW, LMSW) – Qualifications and Responsibilities

Evaluate eligibility for special education services and placement as a member of the IEP team as defined by IDEA.

Assess social and emotional development, mental health status, and adaptive behavior relevant to case study evaluations.

Use a holistic approach to assess cultural, environmental, and socio-economic factors.

Determine related service needs (e.g., social work, counseling, consultation) and set goals/objectives aligned with special education eligibility.

Collaborate with school staff on functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans.

Share assessment findings during IEP meetings and conferences.

Provide individual, group, or evidence-based curriculum instruction as required by the student's IEP.

Deliver direct social work services to students.

State License – Education – Certification Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

State License as a Social Worker (if required)

Educational/Teacher Certification (if required by state department of education)

Benefits of Working with Princeton Staffing Solutions

Referral Bonus

Premium Pay Packages (we likely can meet or beat any realistic offer you receive)

Weekly Direct Deposit

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (PPO and HMO options with comprehensive coverage and lower premiums than many major agencies)

401K

Licensure Reimbursement

CEU Reimbursement

Supervision for Clinical Fellows (CF-SLP)

Clinical Management Support

Full-Time & Part-Time Positions

Opportunities Available Nationwide – In-Person, Hybrid, or Tele

Industry-savvy recruiters dedicated to finding the right fit for you

About Princeton Staffing Solutions

Craving an adventure? Ready for the next step in your career journey? Seeking a challenge in a new environment? Travel with Princeton Staffing Solutions. Explore new ways to broaden your horizons-both on the job and off. You deserve an experience that is professionally rewarding and personally memorable-let us handle the heavy lifting while you enjoy the ride!

Established in 2016, Princeton Staffing Solutions (PSS) is a premier personnel services organization devoted to matching talented Special Education and Student Support professionals with rewarding Local or Travel contract (W2) opportunities in schools nationwide (Public, Charter, Special Schools). Princeton Staffing Solutions is grateful for the profound impact our providers have supporting children Birth to 21 years of age with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Orthopedic Impairments, Speech or Language Impairments, Developmental Delays, Specific Learning Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, Visual Impairments, Deafness, Hearing Impairments, and Multiple Disabilities.

When it comes to our valued contract employees, we strive to build trusting relationships through transparency, honesty, and consistent communication. You will always be treated with the utmost respect and appreciation-because without you, those most in need, the students, are affected. Witnessing their development as they learn to navigate the world is a life-changing experience and a reminder of the importance of your role. From the moment you begin your job search with Princeton Staffing Solutions, your dedicated recruiter is by your side-offering expert guidance and personalized support. Our clinical management team is also here to help you adjust and grow continuously in your role.