Job Description

Job Type : Contract

Location : Park Forest, Illinois

Pay : Good pay!

Job Description

About Us:

At SchoolHiring (Division of ExpertHiring), we champion potential in students and professionals. You’re not just an employee here; you’re family. We value your role in shaping futures and providing unmatched opportunities to harness your expertise. With each unique school and student, we stand united in our mission to make a lasting impact. Dive in, be recognized, and let’s shape the future of special education together. Join us today.

Position Details: School Social Worker

Title: School Social Worker
Location: Park Forest, IL
Duration: 17th Nov 2025 to 3rd June 2026
Onsite/Virtual: Onsite
Position Type: Contract
Working Hours: 32.5 to 37 hours weekly, from Monday to Friday
Student Age Group: Elementary school

Responsibilities: School Social Worker

Support student social-emotional development by helping students develop positive social skills and cope with emotional challenges.
Address behavioral and attendance concerns by working with students, families, and staff to resolve behavioral issues and improve student attendance.
Connect families with resources by serving as a liaison between the school and community, connecting families with necessary resources for support and services.
Promote a safe and inclusive climate by contributing to a school environment where all students feel safe, supported, and included.
Manage cases for students and families who require coordination of services and multiple resources.
Provide advocacy and consultation on school law, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and advocate for student needs.

Qualifications: School Social Worker

Master of Social Work (MSW)
IL Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Social Worker endorsement
Any experience working at an elementary school as a school social worker is highly preferred.

Our client asked me to submit 3 great people within the next few days. We work directly with the hiring manager and can arrange interviews within a few days

Ray Sanders

#INDSH123

Job Tags

Contract work, Monday to Friday,

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School Social Worker #ESC2998 Job at ExpertHiring, Park Forest, IL

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