What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER/SCHOOL PYSCHOLOGIST/SCHOOL COUNSELOR position at Solomon Schechter Day School?

This position is for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Job Summary

The School Social Worker / Psychologist / Counselor is responsible for providing direct and indirect support services to students experiencing social, emotional, and / or behavioral challenges that interfere with their performance at school. This clinician serves as the communication nexus between the school, home, and community providers. In addition, the clinician should establish good relationships with parents and other staff members and should align to the SSDS Mission which states :

At Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago, we ignite our student's Jewish souls, educate them to their highest potential, and empower them to use their knowledge, skills and creativity to enrich our world.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide school social work services to students who present with social / emotional / behavioral concerns that negatively impact their ability to function within the school setting.

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to :

Serving as related service provider :
Serve as case manager for students with ISP and 504 plans
Consult with families, teachers, and outside providers
Provide counseling services (group, individual)
Develop and monitor behavior intervention plans
Maintain current and accurate case notes
Use best practices to inform clinical treatment planning

Duties also include providing services to students, staff and families :

Establish and maintain positive, trusting relationships with students

Develop interventions to increase social and academic success

Help students develop skills for appropriate social interactions with peers

Help students understand and accept themselves and others and successfully navigate the social environment

Assist with conflict resolution and anger management.

Assist in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies.

Connect families with appropriate social service agencies

Assesses mental health concerns

Provides crisis intervention support and safety planning

Maintaining professional competence through in-service and professional growth activities.

Other related duties as assigned.

This position reports to the Assistant Principal.

Faculty values that drive our work together

Jewish Values and Torah

Professionalism

Optimism

Collaboration

Respect

Open Communication

Innovation and Creativity

Life-Long Learning

Requirements

Skills Required

Skills required for this position include :

Enthusiasm about engaging with early adolescents and other educators

The ability to develop creative solutions to challenging situations

The ability to set and maintain professional boundaries

Calm and collected demeanor during crisis situations

A proactive work ethic, growth mindset, and positive attitude

Take initiative, advocate for students, demonstrate sound judgment

Highly collaborative and discreet with sensitive information

Excellent interpersonal, executive functioning, and communication skills

Qualification Requirements

Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology, from an accredited program

Must hold professional licensure

Experience working with children and adolescents

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, accident and other insurance, sick / personal time, 403(b) retirement plan, leave early for Shabbat, professional development opportunities, wonderful leadership team and belonging to an amazing community. Come join us!

Salary Description

50000-$60000

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000

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