Job Description
Position Type:
Summer Vacancies/Social Worker
Date Posted:
2/3/2026
Location:
Summer School Sites
Date Available:
05/27/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Academic HS SS Location: Streamwood High School (9-12)
Summer school occurs Monday through Friday with no school on June 19, 2026 to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. Staff must be available on all days during the summer school sessions.
Professional Learning: 05/27/2026 - 05/28/2026
Dates: 06/01/2026 - 07/01/2026 (Monday-Friday)
Staff hours: 7:30 am to 1:15 pm
Student school day: 7:45 am to 1:00 pm
Summer School Rate: $46.20 (with TRS)
Position / Title: School Social Worker
Bargaining Unit: SUM
Department/Location: Office of Schools and Equity & Innovation
Calendar Days: 45
Reports To: Summer School Administrator
JD Revision Date: 01/007/2026
Supervises: N/A
Function / Position Summary
To provide individual and group social-emotional support to students and families.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
• Provide direct social/emotional support to students; prioritizing special education as
mandated by IEPs.
• Assist and provide support to students struggling with social-emotional and
behavioral concerns through the MTSS framework.
• Participate in Service Team meetings to represent the social-emotional aspect of the
educational setting.
• Assist in the development of behavioral intervention strategies as well as formalized
Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Prepare Social Developmental Studies to address the social-emotional status of
students. during the case study or re-evaluation process.
• Provide interventions for students in crisis.
• Data collection and recordkeeping to monitor social-emotional wellbeing of students.
• Address parent concerns and provide community resources as necessary.
• Advocate for students with school staff and administration.
• Mobilize school and community resources to support the student in the educational
setting.
• Consult with school staff to address social-emotional concerns of students.
• Assist teachers with classroom interventions.
• Contact with community resources.
• Provide professional training and community education opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participate in building PD as determined by building administrator.
Education
• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Social Work endorsement
required.
• Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) Preferred.
Experience / Knowledge
• Knowledge of School Social Work policies and procedures.
• Leadership skills in working with individuals and groups (i.e. initiating individual or
group discussion, listening, clarifying, and facilitating interactions and sharing ideas).
• Skills in socio-environmental analysis and diagnosis of students with social /
emotional concerns.
• Knowledge of current state laws and regulations regarding proficiency standards.
• Previous School Social Work experience (Preferred).
Terms of Employment
• This is a temporary position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education. U-46 reserves the right to terminate the position by the third day of student attendance if a minimum number of students do not register or enroll.
Summer Vacancies/Social Worker
Date Posted:
2/3/2026
Location:
Summer School Sites
Date Available:
05/27/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Academic HS SS Location: Streamwood High School (9-12)
Summer school occurs Monday through Friday with no school on June 19, 2026 to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. Staff must be available on all days during the summer school sessions.
Professional Learning: 05/27/2026 - 05/28/2026
Dates: 06/01/2026 - 07/01/2026 (Monday-Friday)
Staff hours: 7:30 am to 1:15 pm
Student school day: 7:45 am to 1:00 pm
Summer School Rate: $46.20 (with TRS)
Position / Title: School Social Worker
Bargaining Unit: SUM
Department/Location: Office of Schools and Equity & Innovation
Calendar Days: 45
Reports To: Summer School Administrator
JD Revision Date: 01/007/2026
Supervises: N/A
Function / Position Summary
To provide individual and group social-emotional support to students and families.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
• Provide direct social/emotional support to students; prioritizing special education as
mandated by IEPs.
• Assist and provide support to students struggling with social-emotional and
behavioral concerns through the MTSS framework.
• Participate in Service Team meetings to represent the social-emotional aspect of the
educational setting.
• Assist in the development of behavioral intervention strategies as well as formalized
Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Prepare Social Developmental Studies to address the social-emotional status of
students. during the case study or re-evaluation process.
• Provide interventions for students in crisis.
• Data collection and recordkeeping to monitor social-emotional wellbeing of students.
• Address parent concerns and provide community resources as necessary.
• Advocate for students with school staff and administration.
• Mobilize school and community resources to support the student in the educational
setting.
• Consult with school staff to address social-emotional concerns of students.
• Assist teachers with classroom interventions.
• Contact with community resources.
• Provide professional training and community education opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participate in building PD as determined by building administrator.
Education
• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Social Work endorsement
required.
• Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) Preferred.
Experience / Knowledge
• Knowledge of School Social Work policies and procedures.
• Leadership skills in working with individuals and groups (i.e. initiating individual or
group discussion, listening, clarifying, and facilitating interactions and sharing ideas).
• Skills in socio-environmental analysis and diagnosis of students with social /
emotional concerns.
• Knowledge of current state laws and regulations regarding proficiency standards.
• Previous School Social Work experience (Preferred).
Terms of Employment
• This is a temporary position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education. U-46 reserves the right to terminate the position by the third day of student attendance if a minimum number of students do not register or enroll.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Social Worker - High School Summer School position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.