Junior High School Social Worker

About the role

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an awesome group of middle school students? Do you want to work in an environment with other professionals that work together to create a positive and welcoming climate and culture? Are you passionate about supporting students' social and emotional learning to positively impact their academic success?

Responsibilities

• Support the success of individuals and small groups of students through support strategies and consultation with staff.
• Work within a team of school social workers, collaborating with two other professionals in the department.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Social work.
• A valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with the School Social Worker endorsement (PreK-Age 21).

Benefits

• No one will be penalized solely for his or her status as a registered qualifying patient or a registered designated caregiver for purposes of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act, 410 ILCS 130/.

Pay

• Certified staff salary schedule.

Schedule

• FLSA STATUS: Salary/Exempt.

Contact

Flossmoor School District 161 shall provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race; color; creed; religion; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; age; ancestry; marital status; arrest record; military status; order of protection status; unfavorable military discharge; citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States; use of lawful products while not at work; being a victim of domestic or sexual violence; genetic information; physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position; or other legally protected categories.