Faculty Associate School Social Worker (AP27-009)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) seeks a Faculty Associate School Social Worker to support the holistic development of high-school students by addressing their physical, emotional, and academic needs. This role fosters a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment in collaboration with teachers, staff, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group support to students, promoting positive behavior and assisting in skill development for academic and personal success.
• Manage the school’s trusted adult system and mentoring programs for all students.
• Serve as an advocate for students and families, identifying and sharing community resources.
• Collaborate with the local school district’s HAT Officer to address homelessness, attendance, and truancy needs.
• Participate as a key member of teams such as MTSS, PBIS, Attendance, and 504.
• Coordinate with outside agencies, organizations, and institutions at local, state, and federal levels.
• Assist teachers and staff in identifying and implementing strategies to address behavioral concerns in the classroom.
• Support students with personal, social, and academic development, including goal-setting and portfolio completion.
• Address attendance issues by working directly with families and monitoring student attendance.
• Establish and facilitate programs to assist students when behavior interferes with academic achievement or college/career readiness.
• Provide guidance, resources, and assistance to students and families in preparation for college attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to national and state standards for school social workers.
• Serve as the resident expert in the content area and share expertise with colleagues.
• Maintain professionalism and adhere to professional responsibilities as a faculty associate and SIUE employee.
• Staff are expected to be in their classroom by 7:30 AM and remain until 3:30 PM.

Requirements

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Work Endorsement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
• Appropriate certification as required by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Cover letter, resume, and transcripts required for application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• 2+ years of high school experience.
• Experience with master scheduling and electronic student databases.
• Successful experience working with teenagers at risk from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the PACE framework.

SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area, with over 2,400 faculty and staff members and a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region.