School Social Worker
Company: Chicago Public Schools
Location: Evanston
Posted on: January 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the
rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500 schools and employing
over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious
goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every
neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that
prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.
Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused
on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to
support every student, every school, and every community. Six core
values guide the work we do every day for our students –
student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence,
community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the
district supports our vision that every student deserves a
rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience. The Office for
Students with Disabilities (OSD) works to support networks,
schools, and families with all issues related to special education
including instruction, interventions, and legal and compliance
support. OSD provides the tools and resources to ensure that all
students with disabilities receive a high-quality public education
that prepares students for success. OSD supports networks, schools,
and families with all issues related to special education,
including instruction, interventions, and legal and compliance
support. Job Summary: Reporting to the RSP Manager, Social Work,
the School Social Worker enables students to achieve to their
fullest potential academically by assisting students to develop
coping skills, increase self-esteem, improve interactive skills,
and facilitate environmental changes that will enable successful
functioning within the learning setting. School Social Workers also
provide crisis intervention as well as individual and group
intervention services supporting mental health issues for students,
school personnel and community/family. The School Social Worker
will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
Provide crisis, individual and group interventions as appropriate.
Consultation services to faculty, co-team members, parents and
other appropriate parties regarding the socio-cultural and
emotional factors impacting on the student’s learning experiences.
Diagnostic assessment for students needing initial evaluation or
reevaluation. Individual Education Conferences to help determine
eligibility for special education programs and counseling services
on all cases where social work services are recommended. Conduct
professional development/training and workshops for teachers,
administrators, and other school personnel. Provision of leadership
in developing and coordinating school-community partnerships that
includes school-based and school-linked services. Development and
implementation of intervention and prevention programs that will
assist in the reduction of at-risk students. Participation in
problem-solving initiatives in the school environment to support
student success. Referral to, and consultation with, appropriate
community agencies, development and coordination of relevant
community resources to address specific needs of the students.
Linkage of services and intervention strategies to the classroom to
enhance the child’s overall educational development.
Qualifications: In order to be successful and achieve the above
responsibilities, the School Social Worker must possess the
following qualifications: Education Required: Applicants must have
been awarded from an accredited college or university a master’s
degree in social work. Applicants must also hold a valid Type 73
State of Illinois School Service Personnel Certificate with an
Endorsement School Social Work. (Note: Certificate(s) must show a
current registration date.) Benefits: Health & Wellness: Your Care,
Your Choice CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health
coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll
have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs: Medical
Plan Options Pharmacy Dental Vision Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program Financial Security: Planning for Today
and Tomorrow We understand the importance of financial stability,
which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
Basic Life Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)) Flexible Spending
Accounts (FSAs) Spot Pet Insurance Work-Life Balance: Supporting
Your Personal and Professional Life CPS values the well-being of
its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies: Paid
Leave Sick Leave Vacation Days Parental Leaves Short-Term
Disability Religious Holidays Leaves Reference the Chicago Public
Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook
for comprehensive details. Conditions of Employment As a condition
of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are
required to: Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are
required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of
Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain
residency throughout their employment with the district. The
Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time
positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of
Illinois.
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