Social Worker (0.5 Illinois Park / 0.5 Harriet Gifford)

Social Worker Specialized Student Services – 0.5 Illinois Park / 0.5 Harriet Gifford Summary Provide individual and group social‑emotional support to students and families. Responsibilities Provide direct social‑emotional support to students, prioritizing special education as mandated by IEPs. Assist students struggling with social‑emotional and behavioral concerns through the MTSS framework. Participate in Service Team meetings to represent the social‑emotional aspect of the educational setting. Assist in developing behavioral intervention strategies, including formal Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans. Prepare Social Developmental Studies to address the social‑emotional status of students during the case study or re‑evaluation process. Provide interventions for students in crisis. Collect data and maintain records to monitor students’ social‑emotional well‑being. Address parent concerns and provide community resources as necessary. Advocate for students with school staff and administration. Mobilize school and community resources to support students in the educational setting. Consult with school staff to address students’ social‑emotional concerns. Assist teachers with classroom interventions. Contact community resources. Provide professional training and community education opportunities. Other duties as assigned. Education Master’s Degree in Social Work (Required) Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Social Work endorsement (Required) Experience / Knowledge Knowledge of School Social Work policies and procedures. Leadership skills in working with individuals and groups (e.g., initiating discussion, listening, clarifying, and facilitating interactions). Skills in socio‑environmental analysis and diagnosis of students with social/emotional concerns. Knowledge of current state laws and regulations regarding proficiency standards. Previous School Social Work experience (Preferred) Terms of Employment Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education and The Elgin Agreement. Starting salary: $60,689. #J-18808-Ljbffr Illinois School District U-46