School Social Worker

Job Description:

The NDSEC School Social Worker supports educational outcomes to help students become

successful, happy adults in home, school, work and community endeavors. The social worker

will apply their skills to ensure students attain:

 High academic, behavioral and social emotional development,

 The development and independent use of self-advocacy skills,

 Care for their personal health and wellness,

 Caring for their communities

Core Competencies:

 Proficient communication skills

 Effective collaboration/problem-solving ability

 Practices continuous professional development

 Demonstrates job specific skills required to meet essential job functions

Qualifications:

 Minimum of Master’s Degree in Social Work

 Appropriate administrative licensure and endorsements as issued by the Illinois State

Board of Education

Essential Job Functions:

 Planning and Preparation:

o Demonstrates knowledge and implementation of school social work, principles,

theory and practices

o Demonstrates knowledge of child and adolescent physical, cognitive and

emotional development

o Demonstrates knowledge of applicable laws, district policies/procedures and

current best practices related to special education eligibility and services

o Demonstrates knowledge of available school and community resources useful in

assisting students and families and support efficient access to those resources

o Case Coordination:

 Facilitate student eligibility, annual review and progress review IEP

meetings, as requested

 Coordinate case management of students including selection of

intervention materials, progress monitoring and program modifications, as

needed

 Classroom Environment:

o Demonstrates effective relationship/rapport-building skills with students, families,

professional colleagues, and community stakeholders

o Actively communicates and participates in trans-disciplinary teams to maximize

student progress

o Implements approved student safety procedures

o Assists in the development and implementation of positive behavioral supports

and interventions in all school settings

 Instruction:

o Actively contributes to student eligibility evaluations, educational goal-

setting/evaluation, functional behavioral assessment, academic intervention, and

individualized behavior plan development

o Assist team in collection and analysis of student performance data to ensure

identification of specific interventions and progress towards goals

o Provides crisis response services, as needed

o Advocates for student in consideration of NASW guidelines

o Provides timely consultation to teachers, administrators, parents and students for

the purpose of understanding student needs and implementation of effective

intervention

o Demonstrate multi-cultural competence and respect for diversity

o Develops and implements strategies targeting essential skills connected to Illinois

Social/Emotional Learning Standards

 Professional Responsibilities:

o Submit forms, paperwork and follow procedures by the established timelines

o Continue professional growth by participating in organizational, local, state, and

national events, trainings, and programs

o Maintain ISBE/Illinois Department of Professional Regulation database, as

required

o Ensure confidentiality

o Maintain appropriate attendance/punctuality

o Provide supervision and practical support to student interns as requested by

NDSEC Administrator

o Other duties as assigned by Program Administrator/Principal

Community Collaboration:

 Collaborate with colleagues, community providers, and parents to share information and

expertise related to Best Practices for students with disabilities

 Collaborate with community-based service providers who serve students with disabilities

 Coordinate and participate in parent meetings, family nights, and parent conferences

Reports to:

 Program/District Coordinator or Principal as assigned

Contract Days: 183

Work Hours: 8.0/Daily per specific school/district assignment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Roselle, IL 60172 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Roselle, IL 60172: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,000 - $70,000