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Elementary Social Worker or Guidance Counselor

Duties

The school social worker/guidance counselor provides a full range of social work services to students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.  

Qualifications

Current Illinois Professional Educator License with proper endorsement.

Salary/Benefits

Per Collective Bargaining Agreement through 2025-2026.  Currently in negotiations for next school year.

Salary Schedule Link:  https://aptg.co/jqyJfQ 

First Year Salary  for the 25-26 School year $42,280.62 / with TRS $46,462.22

Position Information Link: https://aptg.co/y7lg3K 

Board Paid TRS

Insurance TBD per negotiated contract.  Board paid $750 a month for individual employee which covered 93% of insurance through the end of the contract.

12 Sick Days, 3 Personal Days

Additional Notes

This is a new position that will be full time to best meet the needs of our students and school.  We have previously utilized 1-2 days a week for Social Work.  This position will lead our MTSS program and will work with behavior, attendance, social-emotional learning.  This position will work with individual students, small groups, and provide classroom lessons.

 

How to Apply

Please email cover letter and resume to:

Jared Ellison, Superintendent @ ellisonj@gifford.k12.il.us

Please reach out with any questions via email or by phone at (217) 568-7733.

Job Posting Date

3/3/2026

Application Deadline

4/7/2026

Start Date

8/17/2026