POSITION TITLE: Social Worker
REPORTS TO: Division Chair for Counseling and Student Services
SUMMARY: Provide social work services to students; make referrals to other community resources, support groups and social service agencies as appropriate.
SALARY: As determined by placement on teacher salary schedule.
WORK YEAR: Teacher work year plus extended summer contract
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Illinois Type 73 School Service Personnel Certification
2. Knowledge of academic and social/emotional support options for students as those options specific to Lyons Township District 204
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Administers standardized and/or supplemental assessments for the purpose of measuring the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children and/or determining eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements.
2. Assesses student and family needs (e.g. financial, medical, parenting skills, etc.) for the purpose of developing and implementing individualized plans of services to support educational objectives.
3. Coordinates workshops for parents and/or students (e.g. parenting skills, community resources, district programs, social skill development, etc.) for the purpose of assisting parents in maintaining a positive home environment, building trust between family and district and supporting child's educational program.
4. Coordinates activities with a variety of outside services agencies, school sites, etc. (e.g. mental health, probation, medical, etc.) for the purpose of providing referrals for families and/or students.
5. Maintains case records for the purpose of documenting activities and complying with mandated requirements.
6. Mediates conflicts between parents, teachers and/or students (e.g. parent/teacher, parent/parent, parent/student, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues that could impede student's success.
7. Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
9. Provides interim transportation for the purpose of assisting students and/or family members in receiving required services and/or meetings.
10. Responds to requests for intervention in situations that could negatively impact the student's education plan for the purpose of addressing needs of the student.
11. Responds to all inquiries for the purpose of providing information on district support services and/or educational programs.
12. Maintains and submits upon request accurate and complete records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulations.
13. Upholds and enforces departmental and school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy.
14. Participates in school/community relations and strives to present a positive school image to the community when serving in a representative role for the school district.
15. Continues professional development.
16. Fulfills all contractual obligations.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.
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Please refer to the Faculty Association Negotiated Agreement for specific terms and provisions.
Lyons Township High School District 204
Faculty
2026-2027
Employment Year, Work Day and Compensation
Certified employee attendance for a school year will be 183 days. Except as may otherwise be required by law, the
regular work day for full-time certified employees shall not exceed seven and one-half (7.5) hours including a thirty
(30) minute duty-free lunch period. Except as may otherwise be required by law, the regular work day for part-time
certified employees shall be their assigned classes/positions, and planning periods shall be proportionate to the work
day for full-time certified employees, including a thirty (30) minute duty-free lunch period.
Compensation will be based on Appendix A of the LTEA Negotiated Agreement.
Sick and Personal Leave
The Board shall grant full-time certified employees sick leave provisions of fifteen (15) days at full pay in each school
year. The sick leave days shall accumulate at the rate of fifteen (15) days per school year.
The Board will grant three (3) personal leave days at full pay to each certified employee for personal business. Such
leave days are non-accumulative, year to year. Except in extenuating circumstances (which must be discussed with
the Director of Human Resources), these days shall not be taken on days immediately prior to or following school
holidays. Personal leave days will be deducted from accumulated sick leave days.
Medical Coverage and Life Insurance
All eligible faculty (.6 FTE or higher) will be included in the District’s PPO/Blue Choice Select medical/dental insurance
plans, as approved by the Board of Education. For the 2026-2027 school year, faculty members who elect to receive
medical coverage will be responsible for a percentage of the cost of the medical premium. The Board will provide a flu
shot at no cost to the member.
The Board shall provide each certified employee with $60,000 term group life insurance and accidental death and
dismemberment insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement
The Board of Education will provide reimbursement for tuition, books and fees of certified employees during their
employ in the District and who complete previously approved courses of study at District approved/accredited
colleges or universities with a grade of “B” or better, or pass in a pass/fail course.
A certified employee who chooses to receive tuition reimbursement for a graduate level course may not use the
course for advancement beyond the Master’s Degree lane. A certified employee will be reimbursed only upon receipt
of a transcript and receipt, and no certified employee may receive reimbursement for more than $5,000 during his/her
employ in the District. (Additional reimbursement is available based on enrollment in specific programs.)
A certified employee will be eligible for tuition reimbursement at the beginning of his/her third year of service (.6 FTE
or greater).
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