Junior High School Social Worker

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Social Worker

Date Posted:
6/4/2026

Location:
Parker Junior High School

Date Available:
08/18/2026

Closing Date:
06/18/2026
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an awesome group of middle school students? Do you want to work in an environment with other professionals that work together to create a positive and welcoming climate and culture? Are you passionate about supporting students' social and emotional learning to positively impact their academic success?

Then our School Social Worker position may be right for you!


As a School Social Worker you will support the success of individuals and small groups of students through support strategies and consultation with staff.

Parker Junior High houses approximately 900 students in grades 6-8. We are firm believers in the whole child and have implemented Capturing Kids' Hearts to ensure a safe, positive, and productive working environment for all learners. You would be joining a team of school social workers, having two other professionals to work alongside and collaborate with in your department.

Qualifications for the position include a Master's degree in Social work and a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with the School Social Worker endorsement (PreK-Age 21).

Certified staff salary schedule

FLSA STATUS: Salary/Exempt

Flossmoor School District 161 shall provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race; color; creed; religion; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; age; ancestry; marital status; arrest record; military status; order of protection status; unfavorable military discharge; citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States; use of lawful products while not at work; being a victim of domestic or sexual violence; genetic information; physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position; or other legally protected categories. No one will be penalized solely for his or her status as a registered qualifying patient or a registered designated caregiver for purposes of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act, 410 ILCS 130/.

Attachment(s):

• School Social Worker.docx