Job Description
School Social Workers Full and Part Time openings!
- School social workers specialize in working with school-aged children, their parents, teachers, and school administrators to help students cope with a wide range of issues and perform well academically.
- School Social Works may need to travel to serve multiple schools in the area.
- School social workers aim to help students grow socially and academically.
- Depending on the student, they may do this by helping students resolve issues like bullying, school absences, and other conflicts.
- They may also help students cope with disabilities, behavior management, and mental health issues. Other job duties for a school social worker may include:
- Counseling students
- Creating individualized plans to help students improve
- Managing case records
- Reporting any child abuse or neglect
- Educating parents on available resources to help their child
- Providing some teacher training (i.e. in behavior management)
- Attending educational planning meetings
- Advocating for students, families, and resources
Must have a Masters Degree in Social Work
Illinois Board of Education (PEL) in Social Work, or a LSW
Hours are 7a-3p Monday thru Friday many locations open