School Social Worker
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Overview
Job Description
Position Details
Position: Full-Time School Social Worker
Grade Levels: K–12th Grade
Student Population: Students with autism and other low-incidence disabilities
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
Weekly Hours: 35 hours per week
Setting: Onsite
School Year Dates: August 17, 2026 – May 27, 2027
About the Role
In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting students with a variety of developmental, social-emotional, behavioral, and educational needs. The ideal candidate will be comfortable supporting students across different age groups and collaborating with educators and related service providers to provide comprehensive student support.
Caseload assignments will be determined collaboratively based on student needs and the strengths of the social work team.
Responsibilities
Provide individual and group social work services to students with autism and other low-incidence disabilities
Support students with social-emotional development, behavioral needs, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills
Participate in IEP meetings and contribute social-emotional goals and recommendations
Conduct social developmental assessments and contribute to special education evaluations
Collaborate with teachers, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers
Communicate with families and connect them with appropriate school and community resources
Support students during behavioral or emotional challenges and assist with crisis intervention when needed
Maintain accurate and timely documentation
Advocate for students and help ensure their social-emotional needs are addressed within the school environment
Qualifications
Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Worker endorsement required
Previous school-based experience preferred
Experience working with students with autism or other low-incidence disabilities is a plus
Comfortable working with students across the K–12 age range
Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
Compassionate, flexible, and student-centered approach
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary ranging from $60,000–$72,000
Comprehensive benefits package available
- Free health insurance and 401k with matching
Consistent 35-hour work week
School-year schedule
Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
Ongoing support and professional resources from the AnthroMed team
Why Join AnthroMed?
At AnthroMed Education, we believe that when clinicians feel supported, students thrive. Our team provides ongoing mentorship, advocacy, and professional support so you can focus on what matters most—building meaningful relationships and helping students succeed.
If you're a dedicated School Social Worker looking for a rewarding K–12 opportunity supporting students with autism and other low-incidence disabilities, we'd love to connect with you!
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