Social Worker for the 2025-2026 School Year

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Social Worker for the 2025-2026 School Year

Company: Norridge School District 80


Description: Interested candidates will complete an online application and submit the following documents electronically:

• Cover letter
• Current resume
• Copy of teaching certificate
• Copies of official transcripts
• Three current letters of reference.

Report To: Director of Student SerevicesLicensure: Illinois Type 73 licensurePrimary Function: To support school personnel and families in the acquisition and maintenance of optimal learning outcomes for students by utilizing skills in problem solving, social/emotional/behavioral assessment and intervention, data collection and data analysis, consultation and collaboration, crisis management, and conflict resolution; to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment conducive to learning and social emotional growth for students; and to establish positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and the greater school community.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of students and child/adolescent development
• Collaborates with teachers to assess, problem solve, and develop strategies to meet the behavioral and instructional needs of students
• Participate on IEP teams and in the development of meaningful, objective, and measurable IEP goals
• Assists students and teachers in formulating academic, personal/social, and career plans based on student needs
• Conducts functional behavior assessments and develop behavior intervention plans
• Implements individual and group interventions that promote positive social, emotional, behavioral, and independent functioning outcomes
• Engages in professional growth and development activities
• Shows professionalism in dealing with others
• Performs related duties as assigned by the administration
• Serves as a member of the building student assistance team and crisis team
• Obtains and maintains certification in District approved crisis management, conflict resolution, and physical intervention training Physical Demands:
• Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance
• Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment

Term of Employment: 180 day contractSalary Range: See Collective Bargaining AgreementAll applications/documents are to be electronically submitted. Paper applications and letters are not accepted. Candidates will be called for an interview if their application packets are complete and if their credentials match the staffing needs of the school district. Please do not call the district office or the school office for an interview.

Salary:

Location: Illinois

Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:29:56 GMT


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