Parttime (.2 FTE) School Social Worker - Special Services   - VHHS

 

 

Job Description: School Social Worker (Parttime .2 FTE)

 

Assignment: 0.2 FTE (1 day per week)

 

Reports to: Special Services Department Co-Supervisors,  Director of Special Services and High School Administration

 

Qualifications:

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) w/ School Social Worker or School Psychologist endorsement


• Previous high school experience preferred but not required


• Experience working with high school students with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and social emotional disorders preferred but not required 

 

Calendar: 185 days

 

Evening duties:  Shared responsibility for evening supervision of school events

 

Employee status: Bargaining unit member

 

Professional/

Personal 

Characteristics:

• Current knowledge and experience in working with students in Grades 9-12 with identified special education needs in a broad range of disability areas


• Experience with providing social work service delivery & co-delivery with other related services & special educators to students with functional academic needs


• Develop and implement therapeutic opportunities, monitor for IEP goal progress and educational needs, provide school social work services, as well as engage in the school community, in ways that support of the beliefs and commitments of the D128 Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy for every student, community member and staff member in our schools and district


• Provide consultation and support to students with intellectual disabilities and their families in accessing community-based resources and services 


• Strong written and oral skills necessary; ability to work under pressure; flexibility; demonstrate a commitment to professional growth in the area of special education service delivery and best practices in the field of social work; desire to actively collaborate when working with others


• Experience in the use of functional assessments and behavioral intervention plans for students with intellectual disabilities and/or functional academic needs


• Provide consultation to school personnel to identify students who should be referred for an individual case study evaluation or interventions in an RtI model


• Provide support and consultation to parents of students with ID, ASD, and social-emotional disabilities 


• Assist in assessment and plan of action development and maintenance including coordination with community linkages and agencies


• Actively network with community resources including hospital, social service, police and private providers


• Serve as a resource person for teachers, other colleagues, parents, and students 


• Identify, conduct and explain the results of a variety of assessments appropriate for gathering necessary student functioning and background information, including: observation; interview; behavioral/personality; achievement and learning environment


• Support case managers and special services programmatic teams by contributing to the development, implementation and monitoring of behavioral intervention plans through direct service, consultation, or development of objectives 


• Support various school teams as needed for students returning from homebound/hospital, concussion, suspension or other reasons as necessary 


• Provide immediate support for students who are at risk to self or others


• Conduct crisis assessments and act as an active member of the crisis support team as needed


• Consult with administration and Student Services Staff in providing immediate services and counseling for students and families in the event of a tragedy or violent event


• Complete IEP-related reports in a timely manner, monitor student progress with counseling supports towards IEP goals, and facilitate the goal writing process


• Provide specific group counseling and be aware of the latest models of social skills and communication training interventions for students on the Autistic Spectrum


• Provide group counseling and individual student counseling for diverse groups of students with common special needs as related to IEP goal areas


• Demonstrate high standard of integrity, honesty, and confidentiality in all interactions with students, colleagues, parents and community-members at all times


• Perform other duties as assigned

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefit package

 

Application Process: Interested candidates should complete all steps of the online application process.

Screening of applications will begin immediately. 

Early submission of all required materials is requested.  

Visit our website at www.d128.org for application information.

                            District 128 is an Equal Opportunity Employer