TCSEA Social Worker (Tri-Valley CUSD 3)

Tri-County Special Education Association is looking for a School Social Worker to join our team to serve Tri-Valley CUSD 3. School Social Workers provide a comprehensive set of School Social Work services including evaluations, recommendations, or interventions regarding the placement of children in educational programs or special education classes on behalf of students and families in Tri-County schools. The primary responsibilities of School Social Workers require assessment, intervention, understanding and identification of resources for addressing the school-related social-emotional and behavioral needs of students and families. School Social Workers work directly with students and families, but also work on behalf of students by providing collaborative problem solving and consultation services. All first year employees benefit from a year of mentorship. Four paid professional development days of the employee's choice.

Qualifications

• Hold a Professional Educator License with a School Support Personnel endorsement in School Social Work from the State of Illinois or the equivalent license.
• Hold a master’s degree or higher in School Social Work.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable insured vehicle.
• Proficiency in counseling and in other functions that may be needed as supplements to examinations.
• Ability to guard, maintain, and preserve confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to work with students, teachers, education support personnel, building administrators and the general public.
• Ability to enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.
• Additional qualifications as may be required by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Salary/Benefits

Per salary schedule depending upon experience and education.

IRS Annual Salary $43396 to 79930. depending upon education and experience; TRS contribution is board paid totaling $48239-$88850.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

District Name Tri-County Special Education Association Building Name Tri-Valley CUSD 3 Address 105 E Hamilton Road
Bloomington, IL 61704 Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax View phone number on click.appcast.io IASA Region Corn Belt County McLean Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Other School Service Personnel Grade Level Unit District