Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Acts as a liaison between the home and school by assisting in interpreting the educational programs to the parents.
Assists in the identification and diagnosis of student problems.
Serves as a liaison in the utilization of community resources in assisting an individual child or family in the coordination of services between public agencies and the school.
Consults with both regular and special education teachers.
Maintains case records on all referred students.
Recommends preventative, corrective, and remedial techniques.
Attends Eligibility Reviews concerning placement or supportive services for individual students with hospitalizations and /or private placements.
Consults with parents and completes the Social History component of the case study.
Attends all building ER/IEP/RTI meetings as appropriate.
Conducts individual, group, or facilitative therapy for children whose diagnosed problems would benefit from therapeutic intervention.
Provides crisis intervention in emergency situations which may necessitate changes in the environment, protection for an abused child, etc.
Attends staff, professional, and inter-agency meetings.
Assists in in-service training of the staff in the appropriate areas.
Conducts appropriate research and keeps abreast of new developments in the field.
Completes other duties as assigned by administration pertaining to aforementioned position.
Qualifications
Valid Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License required.
School Social Worker Pre-K through Age 22 Endorsement required.
1 year experience preferred.
Salary/Benefits
Salary and Benefits will be per the Professional Negotiated Agreement.
Additional Notes
This position would be open immediately.