Social Worker- Long Term Substitute
The Academy at Forestview
Anticipated dates: March 12, 2025 to May 30, 2025
School Social Worker
Qualifications: - State of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Social Worker Endorsement.
General Responsibilities: - Act as Local Education Agency (LEA) Representative for Annual Review, Eligibility Determination, and Domain meetings.
- Facilitates in the development of necessary forms and legal documentation for special education meetings and paperwork.
- Case Manage and facilitate 504 accommodation plans for assigned students.
- Provide individual and group counseling support across a diverse student population.
- Be willing to work with outside agencies to present pro-active programming for student needs.
- Function as a member of an Early Intervention Team with counselors and case managers.
- Actively participate in the Related Services Professional Learning Team and the District Related Services Leadership Team.
- Actively seek out articulation opportunities with sender school staff.
- Facilitate home/hospital placements and 504 plans for students within assigned alignment.
- Act as a member of the PBIS team.
- Serve as Homeless Liaison.
- Participate in parent support programs.
- Complete social histories as part of the case study evaluation process.
- Complete adaptive behavior scales.
- Complete simple and complex behavior plans.
- Work with teachers in classrooms to assist students.
- Network with outside agencies and work with students and families to access these services.
- Supervise a social work intern (optional).
- Follow directives of Assistant Principal of Student Services and Division Head of Special Education.
Application Requirement: - Attach a PDF of IL State Board of Education ELIS credentials screen(s)
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"We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status."