Supervisor: Principal / Assistant Principal/Director of Student Services & Special Education
Salary: Per Teacher's Collective Bargaining Agreement, Contract Extension and Benefits
Work Year: School Year 2026-27; Grades 6-8

Applications will be screened as received, and interviews will be scheduled accordingly.

Summary: Under the general supervision of the Principal and Director of Special Education, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with individually-tailored advice and consultation to overcome personal, emotional, familial, or social issues to maximize the students' learning experience.

Qualifications / Experience

ISBE PEL with School Social Worker endorsement, required.
An interest and/or experience in working with regular and special education students to develop social and organizational skills
An interest in providing consultation and assistance to parents
Expertise in conducting social developmental studies and developing Individual Education Programs for students with social skill deficits
The ability to work collaboratively with others to optimize student achievement
A willingness to participate in staff development opportunities
A strong commitment to professional excellence

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of formal and informal assessment procedures
Selects appropriate assessment instruments
Conducts assessments appropriately
Interprets assessment information accurately
Demonstrates knowledge of the screening/referral/evaluation process
Conducts ongoing assessment of instructional goals and objectives
Demonstrates awareness, understanding and knowledge of the variety of physical, emotional and cognitive conditions which may contribute to a student's learning problems
Reports assessment data in a clear and concise manner
Provides classroom observations
Designs Individualized Educational Programs
Develops individualized goals and objectives based on assessment results
Provides long-range student planning
Fully participates in the MDC/IEP process
Conducts functional analysis
Assists in the development and modification of Behavior Intervention Plans
Demonstrates collaborative problem solving
Communicates in an effective, constructive, and positive manner with staff, students, and parents.
Interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, building staff, etc., as an effective team member
Promotes positive public relations
Demonstrates understanding and skills related to the practice of counseling and behavior management
Develops intervention plans consistent with assessments, classroom environment, and student needs
Provides instruction in Student Assistance Program and is liaison for student assistance programs
Referrals to parents for access to community services
Regularly reviews and updates IEP goals and objectives
Implements appropriate counseling/behavioral strategies to meet individual/group student needs
Effectively organizes time to maximize service delivery to schools served
Demonstrates due care in service delivery according to standards of social work
Participates with the building Student Services Team
Monitors implementation of student I.E.P.'s
Responsible for gathering, monitoring, and completion of all pupil data surrounding staffings, case studies, and annual reviews
Manages and coordinates required meetings/conferences
Manages and coordinates required paperwork
Follows policies and procedures of the district
a) daily attendance and punctuality
b) supervision of students
c) meeting attendance
d) discipline policy and procedure
Demonstrates knowledge of special education legislation and acts in accordance with these mandates
Provides technical assistance to administration and staff regarding special education
Demonstrates knowledge in field including current issues and trends
Demonstrates professionalism
a) is flexible and adaptable to change
b) uses judgment appropriately
c) conducts self in an appropriate and ethical manner
d) treats others with respect and dignity
Demonstrates continual assessment of individual program effectiveness and responds professionally to feedback
Participates in professional growth activities, such as
a) membership in a professional organization
b) supervision of intern/practicum students
c) in service/workshop/seminar
d) continued higher education

Apply: Applicants should complete the online application and upload all supplementary materials electronically. Hard-copy materials are not accepted. The online application may be accessed by visiting our website: https://www.applitrack.com/orland135/onlineapp/default.aspx

We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

School Social Worker Jr. High 2026-27