Duties
POSITION GOAL: Provide services to and on behalf of students whose educational or behavioral development is restricted due to social or emotional consideration, family circumstances or problems of the environment.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide the social developmental study for case study evaluation and participate in the identification of those children who require social work intervention.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary staff conferences concerning individual cases and recommend placement in programs of Special Education and/or other appropriate programs.
- Prepare local and state reports as needed.
- Serve as a direct link between school, family, and community to address and support students’ educational and social emotional needs.
- Be familiar with community resources, connect families as needed and serve as liaison between school, community, and home.
- Consult with teachers, principals and other school personnel on individual cases, sharing appropriate information with them and utilizing their knowledge and skills.
- Conduct home visits and collect diagnostic data relevant to a student’s school, home and community adjustment.
- Assist students directly toward optimal school adjustment.
- Partner with parents toward improving home and school situations whereby more favorable conditions will be attained in regard to schoolwork, behavior, attendance and interest.
- Provide direct services to children through counseling and performing social work remedial measures as appropriate to the needs of students, individually or in groups.
- Attend departmental, inter-departmental, professional and inter-agency meetings.
- Perform such other duties and assume such other responsibilities within the scope of the profession as may be assigned by the Special Services Coordinator, Principal, and/or administrative designee.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS:
- Hold a valid Illinois Type 73 School Services Personnel certificate
- School Social Worker endorsement required.
- Master of Social Work degree with School Specialization (Required)
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of Board of Education policies, Illinois School Code, and special education law.
- Knowledge of public relations and familiarity with community agencies and services.
- Ability to understand school reports and Special Education documents.
EXPERIENCE:
- None required; previous work experience in a school/educational setting or related environment a plus.
Salary/Benefits
Teacher salary plus responsibility factor as per current contract language
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
www.psd150.org/employment