Duties
Rochelle Township High School (RTHS) will have an opening for a Social Worker for the 2026–2027 school year. This position is primarily responsible for supporting students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and requires a strong background in special education or administration.
- Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as the LEA in all IEP meetings.
- Address students’ social-emotional learning needs and post-high school career planning.
- Support students in the development of post-secondary plans.
- Collaborate within the student services team to ensure students with IEPs receive comprehensive academic and social-emotional support.
- Assist with student scheduling and provide guidance on scholarships or college applications when applicable.
- Coordinate and support state testing requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal
RTHS is a comprehensive high school serving approximately 850 students and is staffed by four school counselors. This position works collaboratively within the student services team to ensure students with IEPs receive comprehensive academic, career, and social-emotional support.
Qualifications
Illinois Professional Educator Licensure and master's degree in School Counselor, social work, and background in special education or someone with thier principal endorsement. Someone who is Bilingual in Spanish is highly sought after.
Salary/Benefits
Competitive Salary (base salary for 25-26 Masters $49,255 $89,953), full paid TRS, full single health insurance and dental, and $20,000 Term Life Insurance. Counselors also work approximately additional 15 days in the summer for additional pay. There will also be additional stipends available for extracurriculars.
Additional Notes
RTHS operates as a Professional Learning Community with weekly teacher collaboration time and offers an active mentor program.
How to Apply
Send resume, letter of interest, and references to Dr. Christopher R. Lewis, Principal, via email at clewis@rthsd212.org