School Social Worker

Principal / Assistant Principal/Director Of Student Services & Special Education

Under the general supervision of the Principal and Director of Special Education, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with individually-tailored advice and consultation to overcome personal, emotional, familial, or social issues to maximize the students' learning experience.

Qualifications / Experience

• ISBE PEL with School Social Worker endorsement, required.
• An interest and/or experience in working with regular and special education students to develop social and organizational skills
• An interest in providing consultation and assistance to parents
• Expertise in conducting social developmental studies and developing Individual Education Programs for students with social skill deficits
• The ability to work collaboratively with others to optimize student achievement
• A willingness to participate in staff development opportunities
• A strong commitment to professional excellence

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of formal and informal assessment procedures
• Selects appropriate assessment instruments
• Conducts assessments appropriately
• Interprets assessment information accurately
• Demonstrates knowledge of the screening/referral/evaluation process
• Conducts ongoing assessment of instructional goals and objectives
• Demonstrates awareness, understanding and knowledge of the variety of physical, emotional and cognitive conditions which may contribute to a student's learning problems
• Reports assessment data in a clear and concise manner
• Provides classroom observations
• Designs Individualized Educational Programs
• Develops individualized goals and objectives based on assessment results
• Provides long-range student planning
• Fully participates in the MDC/IEP process
• Conducts functional analysis
• Assists in the development and modification of Behavior Intervention Plans
• Demonstrates collaborative problem solving
• Communicates in an effective, constructive, and positive manner with staff, students, and parents.
• Interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, building staff, etc., as an effective team member
• Promotes positive public relations
• Demonstrates understanding and skills related to the practice of counseling and behavior management
• Develops intervention plans consistent with assessments, classroom environment, and student needs
• Provides instruction in Student Assistance Program and is liaison for student assistance programs
• Referrals to parents for access to community services
• Regularly reviews and updates IEP goals and objectives
• Implements appropriate counseling/behavioral strategies to meet individual/group student needs
• Effectively organizes time to maximize service delivery to schools served
• Demonstrates due care in service delivery according to standards of social work
• Participates with the building Student Services Team
• Monitors implementation of student I.E.P.'s
• Responsible for gathering, monitoring, and completion of all pupil data surrounding staffings, case studies, and annual reviews
• Manages and coordinates required meetings/conferences
• Manages and coordinates required paperwork
• Follows policies and procedures of the district
• Demonstrates knowledge of special education legislation and acts in accordance with these mandates
• Provides technical assistance to administration and staff regarding special education
• Demonstrates knowledge in field including current issues and trends
• Demonstrates professionalism
• Is flexible and adaptable to change
• Uses judgment appropriately
• Conducts self in an appropriate and ethical manner
• Treats others with respect and dignity
• Demonstrates continual assessment of individual program effectiveness and responds professionally to feedback
• Participates in professional growth activities, such as membership in a professional organization, supervision of intern/practicum students, in service/workshop/seminar, and continued higher education

Apply: Applicants should complete the online application and upload all supplementary materials electronically. Hard-copy materials are not accepted. The online application may be accessed by visiting our website.

We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.