School Caseworker

The job of Social Worker is to facilitate administrative processes; ensure compliance with county, state, and federal requirements; provide information on available services to eligible students and families; and convey information regarding school and district activities, procedures, and refer families to other agencies. This position reports to the Building Principal and is scheduled for the 2026-2027 school year.

Responsibilities

Completes reports and documentation of services (e.g. logging of IEP SSW minutes, IEP Progress Reports per trimester; end of year SSW Service Evaluation summaries, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and complying with mandated requirements.

Completes Social and Development Study (SDS) as part of Case Study Evaluation (CSE) and/or Re Evaluations process for the purpose of complying with IEP eligibility and standardized assessment per recommendation of the IEP team.

Conducts risk assessment for the purpose of suicidal ideation.

Facilitates Case Wrap Plan (Wrap Facilitator) for at least one student per year for the purpose of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).

Facilitates Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) [may include role of BIP Coordinator as designated by principal] (e.g. completes Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and commensurate with BIP teacher(s) and other staff, case manager for one or more BIPs of non-IEP student, etc.) for the purpose of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).

Implements Social/Academic Instruction Groups (SAIGs) (e.g. time-limited, progress monitoring tools utilized, data utilized to identify group members and to determine impact, etc.), etc.) for the purpose of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Provides SEL curriculum as identified by the district (e.g. Second Step, Second Step Kg Safety Program, Red Flags Suicide Prevention programs, PBIS anti-bullying programs, etc.) for the purpose of crisis intervention as needed with students.

Serves as liaison (e.g. makes and coordinates referrals to outside agencies, refers homeless students to district and community services, helps to facilitate PBIS and LAN Wraparound plans, etc.) for the purpose of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).

Serves as the Tier 2/3 Team Coordinator or the school BIP Coordinator for the purpose of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).

Supports Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) intervention (may include role of CICO Coordinator as designated by building principal) for the purpose of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).

Supports staff in assessment and referral (including district and state documentation) for the purpose of DCFS Mandated Reporting.

Working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Qualifications
Education Required

Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Certificates and Licenses

Designated Subject Matter Endorsement

Professional Educators License

Experience Required

Job related experience within a specialized area.

Compensation and Benefits
Minimum starting salary with Bachelor's degree: $56,920 (includes District paid TRS pension) - pro-rated to start date.

Minimum starting salary with Master's degree: $62,042 (includes District paid TRS pension) - pro-rated to start date.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance and Long-term Disability

Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Pension plan

Flexible Benefits Plan

Tax Deferred Annuities

12 Sick Days

2 Personal Days

Employee Assistance Program

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