Social Worker SY26-27

About the role

Positions Available at: UIC College Prep-Social Work
Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 campuses and 1,680 employees currently serve 12,000 students, 99% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% of whom are from under-resourced communities, and 81% of whom are first-generation college attendees. Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives. We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. Noble supports more than 31,000 alumni, with 99% of Noble students accepted into college and historically almost 90% choosing to enroll.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Advocate for students and collaborate with student support team: special education case manager, culture team, teachers, and student advisor
• Serving student needs as indicated by IEPs, 504 plans and referrals
• Use data to identify and address the highest-need areas for support at your school
• Run one-on-one and small-group interventions as needed
• Research and refer students to community resources
• Contribute to the staff learning on supporting students’ social emotional wellness

Ideal Qualifications

• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, college, and lead exemplary lives
• Proven track record of results in previous roles
• Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for your academic subject
• Proven commitment to serving students of color and contributing to anti-racism in practice and disposition
• Able to elaborate and dialogue walking through situations with students along differences
• Familiar with de-escalating conflicts
• Strong communication skills, able to successfully communicate and collaborate with lots of different stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Work (MSW) Degree required
• Professional Educators License (PEL) with Social Work endorsement required
• Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Why Join Noble?

We strive to be the best place to work. We offer a predictable salary schedule for teachers, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Moreover, for professionals who do not currently hold an in use teaching license, the Noble Licensure Program offers a robust set of programs and corresponding financial benefits for teachers to obtain licensure while teaching at Noble.

Compensations range is $60,000-$81,000

Statement of Non Discrimination

Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.