ESY Social Worker - Summer Program Highschool

Position Type:

Summer Projects/PreK-12 Social Worker

Date Posted:

2/26/2024

Location:

Varied School Sites

Closing Date:

until filled

Who We Are:

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 15,500 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. Our District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 - 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.

Why We Do This Work:

The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.

Responsibilities:

Provide social work services to students in accordance with student IEP's and accepted best practices.

Conduct social assessments and functional behavior assessments, if needed.

Complete all necessary paperwork according to federal, state and district guidelines.

Monitor student progress towards IEP goals and collect data.

Collaborate and consult with teachers, other related service providers and administration, as needed.

Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student's services and progress, as needed.

Attend meetings and professional development, as directed by Diverse Learner Administration or Site Administration

Perform other duties as assigned by the Diverse Learners Administration and/or Site Administrator.

Qualifications: Professional Educator's License with a School Social Worker endorsemant.

Salary: Per contract

Additional Information: No more than two days can be missed without jeopardizing dismissal and termination of the contract unless extenuating circumstances prevail. An hourly rate of $35 per hour will be deducted for each hour or partial hour missed. This includes time before and after the start and end of the school day and all professional development sessions. In the event that a minimum class size is not maintained, the teacher is subject to release from their contract. The teacher will be paid for each day of service prior to the day of release.

Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date.

Required Staff Development May 29-30, 2024 8:30am- 11:30 am

Staff Atendance Dates: June 3rd-July 1 (no school June 19)

9-12 grade staff hours: Session A- 8:15-11:45 am, Session B- 12:15-3:45 pm

Waukegan School District is not responsible for any unforeseen calendar changes that might be decided by the District.

Only online applications will be considered.

Apply:

Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, gender identity, national origin,

religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.