Temporary School Social Worker - Belmont Campus SY 25/26

Intrinsic Schools • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Intrinsic Schools is a public charter network whose mission is to create a revolutionary new school model that prepares all students for postsecondary success and world-changing endeavors. We offer a chance to make a unique impact in urban education by creating an academic model that leverages great teaching and the precision of technology to personalize education for each student. At our Belmont campus, we serve students in grades 7-12. At our downtown campus, we serve students in grades 9-12. Our student demographics are 90% people of color, 86% free and reduced lunch and 19% students with disabilities. Please note: This is a temporary position covering a staff leave, with an expected end date of May 27, 2026. This role is not eligible for extension or conversion to a permanent position. Candidates must be available for the full duration of the assignment. The Social Worker plays a critical role in ensuring the social and emotional health of students, helping students reach Intrinsic’s academic graduate aims of Think, Solve, Communicate, and Reflect. This individual also plays a critical role in ensuring a positive and healthy school culture that supports Intrinsic’s agency graduate aims of Empathy, Perseverance, Independence, and Curiosity.

Requirements

• Required Social Worker license to practice in Illinois in the K-12 setting
• Required PEL: SSW
• Graduate degree in social work
• Prior experience working with 7th – 12th grade students.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required in both English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Work to identify and manage social and emotional issues with students
• Provide social work services as deemed by Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Assist in development of behavior intervention strategies
• Provide casework management for individual students and, as appropriate, family members.
• Provide information and referral to community agencies and resources
• Respond to referrals from other mental health professionals or recommendations from Intrinsic staff
• Complete risk assessment on referred students
• Provide crisis intervention services
• Provide staff training on mental health services and classroom strategies to support emotional needs of students
• Provide staff consultation on behavioral/emotional/environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process.
• Plan and execute group sessions and student presentations
• Monitor student attendance and develop individual plans
• Investigate potential safety issues with students and determine required services.
• Provide support to families to promote collaboration in educational planning for students' academic, behavioral, and social emotional needs
• Provide counsel for parents of students receiving services
• Collaborate with special education team, school social worker, and school counselor

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees