Social Worker

Title: School Social Worker


Reports To: Principal/Director of Student Services

Department: Director of Student Services

Classification: 10 Month

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB OVERVIEW:

Assist students with academic learning by providing strategic services that identify and address the social/emotional and environmental issues that interfere with the educational process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• This position requires a School Social Worker Endorsement, PreKindergarten-Age 21
• A completed/submitted online application, resumé, and letters of recommendation as required on the online application
• Ability to work as a team member
• Applicants must hold valid Illinois Professional Educator License or other License as required
• Master's Degree in Social Work
• The ability to speak a foreign language is preferred

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate accurate, up-to-date knowledge of content and learning standards
• Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning
• Utilize instructional management systems that maximize student learning
• Differentiate instruction and monitor student progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals
• Plans and supervises assignments for assistants and volunteers
• Promote and maintain positive pupil-teacher-parent relationships
• Meet professional responsibilities as outlined in the Staff Handbook
• Continue to seek professional development opportunities as required by the State for license renewal
• Maintain professional work habits
• Communicate effectively within the educational community
• Maintain your Professional Educator License as required by law

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO PUPIL SERVICES

• Provides crisis intervention services
• Serve as a specialist to the education team and as a member of the Pupil Services team
• Plan and supervise assignments for Program Assistants working with all students
• Prepare an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for students at least annually
• Maintain accurate documentation adhering to the dates and timelines set forth by Federal and State governments, and Community Consolidated School District 46
• Collect continual data reflecting growth tied to the students' needs for support and/or the IEP goal
• Share in school-related duties as assigned by the building Principal

EVALUATION:

As per current State Law and the District's current collective bargaining agreement

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The District reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others, or which impose undue hardships on the District.

Compensation and Benefits