Social Worker (2021-2022 School Year)

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Social Worker

Date Posted:
11/15/2020

Location:
District
(High-Needs School)

Closing Date:
until filled


SPECIFICATION: The normal work year for this position is 180 working days. The individual employed for this position, will work under the supervision of the build Principal/Special Education Administrator. The school Social Workers provides a vital link among the school, home and community. School Social Workers are involved in providing services to all students. Social Workers assist students' with behavioral, mental, emotional or physical problems; counsel children and families in trouble; arrange for needed child and /or family services; and help to integrate special education students into the general school population. They also advise teachers on how to work with student's needs and serves as a liaison between student, home, school and community resources. Most provide direct services to students and their families including casework, group work and classroom presentations as well as providing crisis intervention and consultation and making referrals to community agencies. School Social Workers are part of the assessment process for special education students as well as often providing direct and indirect services to those students. School Social Workers consult with teachers and administrators and frequently participate on teams within the schools.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification: Valid Illinois Type 75 Certification with School Social Work endorsement
Education: MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Experience: Preferred experience in urban school setting. Must have experience working with young children

SALARY RANGE: ( As per the Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Further information regarding this position may be obtained by contacting the hiring manager or the Director of Special Education.

The North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position, or other legally protected categories. The Superintendent of Schools/designee (847-689-8150) addresses questions regarding student discrimination, and the Executive Director of Human Resources (847-689-8150) answers questions concerning staff discrimination.