Find & Apply For Family / School / General Social Worker Jobs in Edwardsville, Illinois

School Social Worker/School Counselor Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 Elementary School - Edwardsville, Illinois This job is also posted in Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 Job Details

Job ID:

5906711

Application Deadline:

Sep 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as a participant in a building Collaborative Team to identify student learning needs and establish necessary supports in the school setting to promote academic achievement. When appropriate, utilize and/or coordinate with outside community resources to provide the support(s) necessary for student to achieve educational success. Provide direct or consultative services as designated in a student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP), 504 Plan, or Collaborative Plan, including group and individual counseling, collecting behavioral data, goal setting, and communicating with parent and/or community resources Collaborate, develop, and assist in the implementation of social stories, visual schedules, behavior contracts Conduct functional analyses of student behavior through observations, teacher/student/parent interviews, and interpretation of behavior assessments/scales. As part of a building team, develop hypotheses regarding behavior function and plan (including development of Behavior Intervention Plan or other behavioral support plan) for appropriate interventions to address behavior impeding academic success. Crisis intervention Complete Social Developmental Study (SDS) as part of a Collaborative/IEP team to develop a comprehensive picture of a child's functioning in his/her various environments, as a part of a full case study evaluation or a re-evaluation. Complete behavioral and/or adaptive skill assessment scales and present findings to building team in a clear, concise manner with specific recommendations for interventions/supports Consult and collaborate with building personnel regarding student progress in area of behavior, emotional stability, and developmentally appropriate social skills Present staff development on topics of expertise and/or interest to district personnel and parents Participate in building, grade level, and district committees, in-services, and related service personnel meetings Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS

Superior work habits and ethics Appropriate Illinois Certification (Type 73 - School Social Worker or School Counselor) Excellent communication skills - written and verbal Ability to work well with administration, faculty, students, and parents Ability to perform duties as outlined

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements will comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$49,237 Per Year