Social Worker | Chicago, Illinois

Step into a rewarding contract role near Chicago, IL, providing specialized support as a licensed school social worker. Leverage your expertise with the communication development program (CD) and create a lasting impact on students’ lives. This opportunity involves working with a focused caseload of less than 30 students across three classrooms, possibly spanning two different school sites. Your specialized skill set will play a critical role in helping students overcome barriers and thrive academically and socially.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Current and valid Professional Educator License (PEL) with a school social worker endorsement—this is essential.
• Background as a school counselor does not qualify for this role; must strictly be licensed as a school social worker.
• Experience working within school settings, particularly with communication-focused programs or specialized student populations, is highly valued.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organization skills.
• Ability to adapt strategies to meet individual student needs within a classroom or small-group environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct social work services to students within the communication development program.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to design and implement appropriate interventions.
• Maintain clear documentation of services, progress, and communications in compliance with school and district policies.
• Attend meetings as needed at one or two school sites.
• Support the emotional well-being and social skills development of students with communication needs.

This position offers a meaningful way to make a difference for students who benefit from specialized support and individualized attention. If you possess the required qualifications and are passionate about school-based social work, take the next step in your career—submit your application today and help build brighter futures for students in need.

Compensation for this position ranges from $34.55 to $54.55. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.