Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Uses knowledge and understanding of the reciprocal influences of home, school, and community to intervene for student success via such practices as assessment, crisis intervention, home visits, conflict resolution, individual and group counseling, consultation, program development, dropout prevention, and coordination of school and community services.
2. Advocates for appropriate services for students and their families
3. Consults and collaborates with stakeholders on behalf of students and their families.
4. Effectively plans, implements, and evaluates programs that promote student and family success and demonstrates accountability by documenting the positive outcomes resulting from the services provided.
5. The professional work of the School Social Worker is under the direction of the Director of Student Support Services and the Program Coordinators.
6. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
7. Engages in professional development activities.
8. Follows policies and procedures of the district.
9. Complete duties assigned by the Director of Student Support Services.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS 

1. Hold an IL Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Support Personnel Endorsement in School Social Work.
2. Master’s Degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program with a specialization in school social work.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability and willingness to collaborate with school personnel to promote student learning.
4. Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain automotive insurance coverage as required by IL law. 
5. Communicates effectively with staff, parents, and students.
6. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others.

Salary/Benefits

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted until position is filled 
Interested candidates should apply online at www.ksd111.org/employment

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/ikan/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?applitrackclient=1153&category=Student+Support+Services&subcategory=Social+Worker

Email Address

stephanie-harris@ksd111.org

School District

https://www.ksd111.org/

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/ksd111/onlineapp/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card