Social Work - School Social Worker - $48-49 per hour

About the role

Join a team dedicated to helping students thrive this school year and beyond! Cross Country Education is seeking a compassionate and collaborative School Social Worker to join a specialized K-12 school in Mundelein, IL.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group social work services to students with autism and complex communication, behavioral, and social-emotional needs in accordance with each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Collaborate with educators, related service providers, behavior support staff, and families to develop and implement interventions that promote student success across educational settings.
• Conduct social-emotional assessments, monitor student progress, and contribute to IEP development, behavioral intervention planning, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioral development by implementing evidence-based strategies, crisis intervention, and positive behavior supports in a structured learning environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Work endorsement
• Experience supporting students with autism spectrum disorders and/or significant social-emotional, behavioral, and communication needs in a school setting preferred

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Work endorsement
• Experience supporting students with autism spectrum disorders and/or significant social-emotional, behavioral, and communication needs in a school setting preferred

Skills

• Compassion
• Collaboration
• Individual and group social work services
• Conducting social-emotional assessments
• Implementing evidence-based strategies
• Crisis intervention
• Positive behavior supports

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $48.20 - $49.20 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Social Worker, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Guaranteed 35-hour workweek and paid sick leave.

Pay

$48.20 - $49.20 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Social Worker, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.

Schedule

40 hours per week, 8 hours shift.