Anticipated School Social Worker - 1.0 FTE

JobID:

5063

Position Type:

STUDENT SERVICES/School Social Worker Date Posted:

3/9/2026

Location:

Prospect High School Date Available:

08/10/2026

Closing Date:

Until filled Join Our Team and Empower Student Success! Prospect High School is seeking a compassionate and dedicated School Social Worker to join our student services team. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We are looking for a skilled professional who is passionate about advocating for students and families.

Our Ideal Candidate:

Possesses a strong foundation in school social work and a commitment to student well-being. Is skilled in providing individual and group counseling, case management, and crisis intervention. Is eager to collaborate with colleagues, families, and community agencies to support student success. Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

Act as Local Education Agency (LEA) Representative for Annual Review, Eligibility Determination, and Domain meetings. Facilitate the development of necessary forms and legal documentation for special education meetings and paperwork. Case Manage and facilitate 504 accommodation plans for assigned students. Provide individual and group counseling support across a diverse student population. Work with outside agencies to present pro-active programming for student needs. Function as a member of a PST (Problem Solving Team) with counselors, specialists, administration, and special education staff. Serve on the Crisis Team to support and intervene for the school and community in times of crisis. Actively participate in the Related Services Professional Learning Team and the District Related Services Leadership Team. Actively seek out articulation opportunities with sender school staff. Facilitate home/hospital placements and 504 plans for students within assigned alignment. Serve as Homeless Liaison. Participate in parent support programs. Complete social histories as part of the case study evaluation process. Complete adaptive behavior scales. Complete simple and complex behavior plans. Work with teachers in classrooms to assist students. Network with outside agencies and work with students and families to access these services. Supervise a social work intern (optional). Follow directives of Associate Principal of Student Services and Division Head of Special Education.

Qualifications:

State of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Social Worker Endorsement. Bilingual Spanish preferred. Excellent communication skills.

Join Our Community:

Prospect High School offers a supportive and collaborative environment where professionals are empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. If you are a dedicated and compassionate School Social Worker, we encourage you to apply. Salary information is available on the District 214 website Click the RED "APPLY" button above to begin an online application. Please be aware that as a requirement of your application you will be invited to complete a digital interview via RIVS. The invitation will come to your email and the RIVS system gives you five (5) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued. Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the application deadline. Therefore, all your application materials, interview included, must be submitted by the application deadline. If you previously received an invitation and didn't complete the interview you will need to request an extension. Please email hresources@d214.org to request an extension. "We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status."