Duties
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Master's Degree in Social Work
B. Type 73 Certificate
Qualifications
DESIRED SKILLS
A. Excellent clinical skills including assessment, counseling, etc.
B. Excellent interpersonal skills
C. Excellent written and oral communication skills
D. Knowledge of resources within the school system and the community
D. Knowledge of testing and evaluation processes within the school setting
REPORTS TO
The school social worker is responsible to the Director of Special Education
SUPERVISES
N/A
JOB GOAL
Exercise a high degree of initiative and professional judgment in providing school
social worker services while working within the established framework of the federal and
state regulations and local school district policies.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Participate in data analysis, including MTSS and case study evaluation
processes
B. Conduct Social Developmental Studies and serve on IEP teams
C. Serve as Secondary PBIS Coach
D. Write reports and maintain records
E. Provide direct services to individual students and student groups
F. Make referrals to other agencies and serve as liaison to community
organizations
G. Provide expertise for crisis intervention and emergency situations
H. Provide consultation to other school personnel including teachers, principals,
counselors, nurses, and psychologists
I. Provide classroom prevention and intervention services as appropriate
J. Assist in program development to meet student needs
K. Provide staff in-service training on relevant topics (i.e. mandated reporting; TOV;
trauma; other clinical and SEL topics)
L. Keep current regarding legislation and best practices
M. Represent the district at meetings of the Illinois Association of School Social
Workers as well as other professional organizations and committees
N. Supervise interns when interns are employed by school district
O. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or designee
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Nine month year. Salary established by the board of education and based upon the
Master's plus 32 column of the Teachers' Salary Schedule.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board
of education of the administrative district's policy on Evaluation of Professional
Personnel. Currently scheduled twice a year for the first four years and then once every
other year thereafter.
Salary/Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Sick leave, Paid Vacation Days, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Development, Life Insurance
How to Apply
Complete the online application on our website for the position:
Step 1: www.cusd187.org
Step 2: Scroll down click on "Employment"
Step 3: On the left-hand side click on "Apply Here"
Step 4: Click on "Click to view current job openings"
Step 5: in the middle column that says "Positions" scroll down and click on the job you're looking for
Step 6: On the right-hand side click "Search for posted position"
Step 7: Select the position then click "Apply on the right side"
Step 8: Create a fast track account and begin the application process
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
Email Address
pearcety@cusd187.org
School District
Position Website
City Website
ILearn Link
ILearn
Report Card Link
District Report Card
Job Posting Date
8/25/2025
Start Date
N/A