School Social Worker Granite City, IL (20262027 School Year)

School Social Worker Granite City, IL (20262027 School Year)

Position Details

• Location: Granite City, IL 62040
• School Year: 20262027
• Schedule: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• School Setting: Junior high school environment
• Student Population: Primarily 7th and 8th grade students
• Caseload: Shared caseload alongside another School Social Worker
• Student Support Areas: General education, special education, and one life skills classroom

Responsibilities:

• Provide social-emotional support and counseling services to students
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and related service providers
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions
• Conduct assessments and maintain appropriate documentation
• Support behavior intervention strategies and crisis response when needed
• Help connect students and families with community resources and support services

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Social Work required
• Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Worker endorsement required
• Previous school-based experience preferred
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with middle school students across diverse educational settings

This is a great opportunity for a compassionate professional who is passionate about supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally within a school community.

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