School Social Worker- Part or Full-Time

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Social Worker

Date Posted:

3/25/2025

Location:

Vermilion Association for Special Education

(High-Needs School)

Date Available:

08/05/2025

Closing Date:

05/23/2025

District:

Vermilion Association for Special Education

The Vermilion Association for Special Education is seeking full or part-time school social workers for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. VASE serves students from 10 rural districts in Vermilion County and positions are open with the opportunity to work with high school students or elementary students. The cooperative hires 14 social workers, so a large team is available for collaboration. Numerous professional development opportunities are available and paid for by the association. No travel is required with our open position!

$3,000 sign-on bonus and $1,500 retention bonus every three years!

ISBE Professional Educator License endorsed as School Social Worker is preferred, but MSW or LCSW will be considered.

A $2000 yearly stipend is offered for National Certification. Board paid TRS and single health insurance premium. Starting pay at the MS+45 level!

Develop, plan, and implement developmentally appropriate social work activities for children with exceptional needs as specified on IEPs, including individual and group counseling

Assist the child in understanding and accepting self, developing appropriate social skills, and developing long and short-term goals

Use empathy in interpersonal relationships

Provide crisis intervention as needed

Attend and participate in problem-solving meetings, IEP team meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings as assigned

Demonstrate effective leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Conduct comprehensive social developmental studies to assist in determining eligibility for special education services, including classroom observations, teacher and parent interviews, rating scales, review of records, etc.

Use diverse interview techniques

Identify and analyze the effects of cultural, environmental, socioeconomic, psychosocial, medical, and legal factors on a student's educational achievement.

Assist with functional behavioral analyses and behavioral consultations

Present assessment findings in an understandable manner

Make clear, practical recommendations for behavioral interventions

Develop and implement prevention plans

Complete applicable paperwork, including IEPs, evaluation reports, progress reports, and other required forms

Develop measurable IEP goals and objectives aligned with the Illinois Social and Emotional Learning Standards

Work with parent groups to facilitate their support in their children's school adjustment

Link school and community services by initiating referrals and maintaining follow-up services

Help school districts receive adequate support from social and mental health agencies

Develop interagency connections to provide comprehensive services

Conduct inservice training programs

Provide consultation on issues, such as family functioning, normal child development, alternative programs for drop-outs, delinquents, truants, etc.

Implement specialized techniques, programs, and behavior management system in accordance with requirements of assigned schools

The following is the Priority List established for social workers by the Illinois State Board of Education and is supported by the School Social Workers as VASE.

Emergency - Crisis Intervention

Mandates (Evaluation and IEP implementation)

Teaming

Consultation

Assessment and referral services

Program Development

Liaison Work

Staff Inservice Training

Classroom Intervention

Group Work with Students and Parents

Individual Counseling with Parents or Students

24. Perform other pertinent duties as assigned by the Director, Principal, or Building Administrator.