Duties
Quest Academy is a leading, non-profit private independent school for gifted students in grades
Preschool - 8 located in Palatine, IL outside of Chicago. The mission of Quest Academy is to
provide gifted children with a challenging curriculum and a nurturing environment, emphasizing
sound character, along with scholarship and creativity in both the academics and the arts. The
Quest Academy community values the individuality of each child and encourages each to strive
for personal excellence.
To learn more about Quest Academy, visit www.questacademy.org
Position Summary: Quest Academy is seeking a compassionate, dedicated
school social worker to assist in addressing the developmental and social
well-being of our students.
At Quest, our educators are dedicated to placing students at the center of their own learning by
fostering engaging, hands-on, and interdisciplinary educational experiences. They possess a
deep understanding of child development, particularly in relation to gifted learners. The ideal
social worker will actively support this mission by collaborating with teachers and the Director of
Learning Support Services to develop student-centered strategies that promote academic and
personal success. This role involves providing targeted support to both students and educators,
helping to create an inclusive environment where all learners can thrive. We are seeking a
candidate who is passionate about service, demonstrates excellent communication skills, and is
committed to continuous professional growth in the field of education.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing individual and group counseling to students facing personal, emotional, or
psychological challenges that affect academic performance or behavior.
* Communicating with students to determine the areas in which they may need assistance
or counseling.
* Collaborating with teachers and working in partnership with the Director of Learning
Support Services to support students’ social-emotional health.
* Providing information, when appropriate, to outside support services to help students
with economic, emotional, or physical issues.
* Assisting at-risk students or students with disabilities.
* Communicating with parents, teachers, and administrators to understand students'
strengths and challenges.
* Maintaining case files and reports to track students' progress and note areas for growth.
* Helping students and families suffering from abuse, violence, hunger, or homelessness
to access resources like shelters, food banks, and medical care.
Quest Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, sexual identity,
age, religion, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Quest Academy complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled
persons.
Please submit your application and resume at www.questacademy.org/employment or for more
information contact hiring@questacademy.org for more information
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications and Attributes:
* A bachelor's or master's degree in social work
* A license and certification to practice social work
* Minimum three (3) years experience in a school setting preferred, inclusive of work with
gifted students
* Excellent verbal, written, and observational skills
* Compassion and empathy for students
* Professionalism and discretion
* Good relationships with relevant social services
* Outstanding ability to collaborate with colleagues
* Enthusiasm for professional development
* Ability to maintain confidentiality Patience, strong listening skills, and the ability to multitask8? Strong organizational and time management skills
* Flexibility in addressing the children’s as well as the school’s needs
* Experience with G-Suite (Google Apps) for Education preferred
* Working knowledge and experience with various computer systems
* A valid First Aid Certificate from the American Red Cross, including CPR training, or the
ability to obtain certification provided by the Academy
It is the responsibility of all Quest employees to:
* Understand and support Quest's mission and philosophy and promote a positive image
of the school.
* Contribute to a harmonious school atmosphere by working cooperatively with all
colleagues.
* Attend events outside of the normal school schedule, such as open houses and
graduation.
* Respect the confidentiality of private information relating to students, colleagues, and the
operations of the school.
* Refrain from establishing close relationships with colleagues, students, parents, or
trustees that would compromise professional integrity.
* Display flexibility in responding to new situations and expectations, as well as a positive
attitude and a helpful, nonjudgmental demeanor.
* Demonstrate responsibility and punctuality.
* Show willingness to consider and implement suggestions for improvement.
* Model the good character traits that Quest students are expected to embody.
Salary/Benefits
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance