School Social Worker (Cover Leave of Absence)

Job Description: Substitute School Social Worker to cover Extended Parental Leave

Assignment: 1.0 FTE (Full-time) 

DATES 1/5/26 - 4/7/26 plus 2 days prior to start for paid collaboration/transition 

ANTICIPATED: *dates may need to be collaboratively adjusted based on parental leave start date

Reports to: Special Services Department Co-Supervisors

Qualifications:

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Candidates with endorsements in any of the following will be considered:
• Type 73 Certification
• Previous high school experience preferred but not required
• Experience working with high school students with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and social emotional disorders preferred but not required 

Employee status: Substitute position to cover extended parental leave

Professional/

Personal 

Characteristics:

• Experience with providing social work service delivery & co-delivery with other related services & special educators to students with functional academic needs
• Provide consultation and support to students with intellectual disabilities and their families in accessing community-based resources and services 
• Strong written and oral skills necessary; ability to work under pressure; flexibility; demonstrate a commitment to professional growth in the area of special education service delivery and best practices in the field of social work; desire to actively collaborate when working with others
• Experience in the use of functional assessments and behavioral intervention plans for students with intellectual disabilities and/or functional academic needs
• Current knowledge and experience in working with students in Grades 9-12 with identified special education needs in a broad range of disability areas
• Provide consultation to school personnel to identify students who should be referred for an individual case study evaluation or interventions in an RtI model
• Provide support and consultation to parents of students with ID, ASD, and social-emotional disabilities 
• Assist in assessment and plan of action development and maintenance including coordination with community linkages and agencies
• Actively network with community resources including hospital, social service, police and private providers
• Serve as a resource person for teachers, other colleagues, parents, and students 
• Identify, conduct and explain the results of a variety of assessments appropriate for gathering necessary student functioning and background information, including: observation; interview; behavioral/personality; achievement and learning environment
• Support case managers and special services programmatic teams by contributing to the development, implementation and monitoring of behavioral intervention plans through direct service, consultation, or development of objectives 
• Support various school teams as needed for students returning from homebound/hospital, concussion, suspension or other reasons as necessary 

• Provide immediate support for students who are at risk to self or others
• Conduct crisis assessments and act as an active member of the crisis support team as needed
• Consult with administration and Student Services Staff in providing immediate services and counseling for students and families in the event of a tragedy or violent event

• Complete IEP-related reports in a timely manner, monitor student progress with counseling supports towards IEP goals, and facilitate the goal writing process
• Provide specific group counseling and be aware of the latest models of social skills and communication training interventions for students on the Autistic Spectrum
• Provide group counseling and individual student counseling for diverse groups of students with common special needs as related to IEP goal areas
• Demonstrate high standard of integrity, honesty, and confidentiality in all interactions with students, colleagues, parents and community-members at all times

• Perform other duties as assigned