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School Social Worker

• Roosevelt Middle School (2026
• 2027) Bellwood School District 88
• 3.4 Bellwood, IL Job Details $47,000
• $61,750 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Faculty collaboration Professional Educator License Full Job Description Cook County School District 88 Bellwood, Illinois Department of Human Resources Equal Opportunity Employer Notice of Vacancy 2026-2027

School Year Job Title :

School Social Worker Reports To :

Building Principal and Director of Special Education Salary Range :

$47,000.00

• $61,750.

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FLSA Status :

Exempt Terms of Employment:

School Year Benefits:

Sick and Personal Leave Insurance:

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Summary :

The ideal candidate must provide problem solving service to children and their families. Serves as a member of diagnostic teams and members of educational planning and placement committees and provides sociological assessment information. The social worker must feel comfortable and eager to work collaboratively and side by side with staff in the blended classrooms.

Qualification Requirements:

Education:

Master's Degree (MSW) or Higher in

Social Work License:

Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) with a

School Social Work Endorsement Experience:

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative. Follow state and district guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function . Other duties may be assigned. Responsibilities include but are not exclusive to the following tasks. Providing IEP minutes to students with disabilities. Provide support in the Preschool for All Classrooms to all students during center activities using the Creative Curriculum program. (Knowledge of Creative Curriculum is not mandatory) Creating and updating IEPs for students with disabilities. Attend weekly IEP meetings. Attend a weekly PLC meeting. Collaborate with administrators, general and special education teachers regarding students in need of extra supports. Evaluate early intervention students using play-based assessments along with staff in other disciplines. (Knowledge of providing play-based assessments is not mandatory, as training can be provided. Evaluate preschool students using observational and performance-based data. Re-evaluate all preschool students with a current disability. Serves as a liaison between schools, families, and community agencies. Provide individual and group counseling to students regarding anxiety, grief, anger management, and social skills. Act as a first responder for mental health crises, threats of suicide, or school-wide emergencies. Conduct social-emotional assessments, functional behavioral assessments (FBAs), and contribute to Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams. Advocate for student needs, and coordinate with outside community agencies for services. Consult with teachers, administrators, and parents regarding behavioral strategies, classroom support, and policy development. Address truancy and develop strategies to improve student engagement and attendance. Organizes and/or participates in in-service training programs. Maintains necessary records and reports such as case reports, social work IEP's, and weekly activity reports. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of Illinois and federal legislation and regulations affecting children in both school and community environments. Practices professional renewal through a variety of means such as attending regional, national, or local conferences and participating in professional school social work organizations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None Evaluation :

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Bellwood Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement and Board of Education. This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all

• inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.

This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Please apply at:

www.sd88.org No calls or Emails accepted.