Job Description
Position Type:Licensed School Social Worker
Date Posted:
Location:Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School
Date Available:Immediately
Closing Date:Until Filled
Position / Title:Â Licensed School Social Worker
Reports To:Â Student Services Coordinator | Executive Director
Position SummaryThe school social worker will plan, organize and implement an appropriate social work/counseling program in a school learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic and social/emotional potential.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
- Displays knowledge of social work/counseling theory and techniques.
- Displays knowledge of the development characteristics of the age groups, as well as exceptions to the general patterns.
- Displays knowledge of students/skills, knowledge, language proficiency, interests, cultural heritage, special needs.
- Establishes clear and appropriate goals for social work/counseling services.
- Effectively uses community resources and seeks out resources to meeting student needs
- Effectively consults with staff on various social/emotional issues
- Designs a plan that includes services in the setting that meets the needs of the students.
- Creates an environment of respect and rapport encouraging positive interactions among students.
- Organizes services where procedures are established to engage students in social work/counseling services.
- Establishes routines and is able to handle transitions with little loss in instructional time.
- Organizes a safe environment.
- Mangages student behaviors where standards of conduct are clear to students.
- Contributes to the environment of respect in the school.
- Uses a range of techniques to help students and teachers acquire school, emotional and behavioral skills.
- Monitors the progression of identified IEP goals.
- Encourages students to engage in self-monitoring and self-assessment.
Education
- Master’s degree from an accredited university
- Illinois Professional Educator License with proper licensure for school social work or school counseling
Experience / Knowledge
- Able to establish strong connections with students and families
- Communicates effectively both verbally and written.
- Demonstrates flexibility with job responsibilities.
- Able to function with minimal supervision.
- Previous school social work experience
Physical Demands
- Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
- Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
- Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching
Terms of Employment
Job Type: Contract
Pay: From $50.00 per hour
Work setting:
Work Location: In person