Elementary School Social Worker

POSITION SUMMARY : CCSD89 is seeking an elementary school Social Worker for the 2026-2027 school year at Park View Elementary School. In this role the Social Worker will support students' academic and social-emotional growth.

QUALIFICATION:

• Completion of a Master's degree program in school social work.
• Evidence of professional certification as a School Social Worker in Illinois.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.)

1. Evaluate the social, emotional, behavioral and health needs of all students and participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team by conducting school social work components as part of the evaluation process.
2. Identify, create and implement social work IEP goals and services.
3. Provide individual and group social work services.
4. Conduct functional behavioral analysis in collaboration with the school team.
5. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of effective behavioral intervention strategies and assisting the development and monitoring of behavioral intervention plans.
6. Work collaboratively and serve as a liaison between school, families and community resources.
7. Ability to evaluate building needs and develop responsive programs to social emotional needs.
8. Understand and practice in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, statutes, and policies that relate to students and families.
9. Maintain materials and accurate case records and documentation.
10. Participation in the 504 development, placement and evaluation process, including case management. Complete initial and re-evaluation case studies that include interviews with students, parents and teachers.
11. Participate in the building MTSS Team about tiered SEL support and interventions.
12. Prepare and appropriately file district and state reports in a timely manner as required.

SKILLS REQUIRED: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, test results and various media
• The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and groups.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members and students.
• The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form.
• Ability to complete mathematical operations and apply concepts of mathematics related to this position.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, operate office and computer equipment; and reach with hands and arms and will repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long-term use of computer terminals is required.
• The employee may occasionally lift to 30 pounds such as office equipment and test packets.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Work is usually conducted indoors. This work could be conducted at any school or home site

Salary and Benefits:
All certified staff are placed on a salary schedule according to education and experience as part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The starting BA, 1 salary for the 2026-2027 year is $57,220.00

Certified staff experience 12 sick days and 4 personal days of paid time off. All full-time staff have the privilege of partaking in our health and dental insurance programs; these include up to 90% Board paid health insurance for the employee and 100% Board paid dental insurance for the individual staff member.

Application Procedure:
Applications are considered complete when all required materials are submitted including the following: 1) an on-line application for this position, 2) a letter of interest in this position, 3) unofficial copies of all college and/or university transcripts, 4) three (3) recent letters of recommendation from past or current employment related to this position and 5) a copy of your current resume. CCSD89 uses an on-line application that is available at . All required documents should be electronically attached to your application. Certified Staff members currently employed in CCSD89, are only required to notify the Building Principal where the position will be vacant and the Assistant Superintendent for Learning of their interest in the position for consideration. A letter of interest in the position and a copy of your most recent resume will be considered complete application. Internal candidates do not need to complete the on-line application and submit the documents required of all other applicants for this position.