Social Worker (Long Term Sub)

Job Highlights

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Responsibilities

• Actively participate on and/or lead school crisis intervention team.
• Assess the behavioral and emotional needs of students using formal and informal testing instruments.
• Counsel students whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical handicap or condition indicates need for assistance.
• Lead group sessions to enhance social and emotional development of students and provide peer support.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and other staff to determine causes of problems and effect solutions.
• Meet regularly with Teachers, Teacher Assistants and other specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems.
• Actively participate on problem solving and intervention teams to facilitate early involvement and resolution to learning or behavioral problems.
• Serve as liaison between student, home, school, and community resources referring families to available services.
• Serve as consultant to building staff regarding student issues.
• Complete required documentation such as IEP reports, goals or social development studies.
• Participate or facilitate meetings or activities related to school or student needs as necessary.
• Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment.
• Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities to maintain professional growth.
• Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses or conferences.

Qualifications

Required

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with an endorsement in Social Work