Social Worker

Position Type: Student Support Services Date Posted: 4/24/2026 Location: Everest High School Date Available: 08/17/2026 QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE DESIRED: PEL with Social Worker endorsement SALARY: Starting base of $43,976.00 w/o TRS (CBA Agreement- Article 26) - Contract negotiations pending BENEFITS: Blue Cross Blue Shield Booklet (Benefit Booklet) JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Certified School Social Worker Reports To: Director of Special Education and building Principal Qualifications: Valid Illinois Teaching Certificate Terms of Employment: 9 months Basic Function: Under the direction of the Special Education Director and building Principal, provides psycho-social and mental health services in assigned schools, advocates for students' needs and serves as a liaison between school and home within the ethical and legal guidelines of special education. A school social worker establishes effective rapport with students and staff. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION Assists the school in identification of student needs and the planning of programs that prevent, reduce or alleviate situations that interfere with the learning process of students. Aids in designing procedures and collecting data for student needs within schools. Participates in developing programs/services identified as a need (conflict resolution, social skills, teacher assistance, anger management). Provides relevant and useful recommendations based on assessment consistent with school program. Participates in multidisciplinary staff conferences concerning individual cases of special need