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School Social Worker Waukegan

Duties

As a Social Worker Clinician Counselor with The Menta Group, you will provide direct educational and social services to students, as well as work with parents, educators, and other professionals to create supportive academic and social environments for all students
 
Direct-Hire, Salaried position with benefits and paid benefit time off
Hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a school calendar
 
Required: One of the following Licenses/Certifications: Certified School Social Worker (IL PEL Certificate), Certified School Counselor (IL PEL Certificate), MSW with LSW, LCSW, LCPC, LPC

Responsibilities

  • Employ data-based decision-making regarding multidisciplinary collaboration, functional behavior assessments and behavioral approaches
  • Build leadership to effectively help students succeed
  • Develop positive behavioral and academic interventions
  • Monitor and report student progress and complete evaluations, program evaluations, and consult with educational staff, parents, and other professionals
  • Some local travel to other Menta locations may be necessary at times

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Required: One of the following Licenses/Certifications: Certified School Social Worker (IL PEL Certificate), Certified School Counselor (IL PEL Certificate), MSW with LSW, LCSW, LCPC, LPC
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Strong consultative and data analysis abilities
  • Creative thinker who can develop a wide range of interventions meeting the needs of a diverse student population
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required
  • Excellent communication skills

Salary/Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

  • In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
  • Full Time Employee Benefits Overview:
  • Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit:
  • https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/
  • Compensation Information:
  • https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
  • Please refer to the "Clinical" section for this position's category.
$61,000 - $70,000 a year

Additional Notes

About Menta Academy North
 
At Menta Academy North, our passionate team is deeply invested in the '3-C Ready' ethos, focusing on fostering the essential skills for College readiness, Career advancement, and conscientious Citizenship. Our educational philosophy is tailored to the unique developmental trajectory of each learner, ensuring that every student's individual needs are met with precision and care.
 
Within the walls of Menta Academy North, classrooms are alive with the spirit of discovery and achievement. Our active learning environments are carefully crafted to encourage daily educational and behavioral triumphs. Here, students don’t just learn; they engage with knowledge, internalize it, and apply it, setting the stage for a lifetime of success and continuous improvement.
 
Students Served: PK-21
 
Professional Associations and/or Partnerships
 
The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
 
The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law.   Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.

How to Apply

Use this link to apply: https://jobs.lever.co/menta/9be7ddc7-48eb-4235-8500-ba54190d491a

 

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://jobs.lever.co/menta/9be7ddc7-48eb-4235-8500-ba54190d491a

Email Address

heather.bakken@menta.com

Job Posting Date

9/4/2026

Start Date

N/A

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