Social Worker in Des Plaines, IL

Step into a rewarding contract opportunity as a Social Worker supporting elementary students. Two openings are available to cover staff leaves at local elementary campuses, serving multiple grade levels and supporting both general education and special needs populations.

Youll be the vital point of contact for students requiring both IEP- and 504-related services, ranging from Grades K5. Your roles will involve case management, direct student support, collaboration with school teams, and documentation. This is a full-time, onsite assignment with a clearly defined timeline, offering valuable experience in a dynamic educational environment.

What Youll Bring:

• Valid Illinois PEL with Social Worker endorsement
• Background in school-based social work, ideally in elementary settings
• Experience providing social work services to students with IEPs and/or 504 Plans
• Familiarity with Embrace (IEP documentation) and MyServiceTracker (Medicaid billing) is a plus
• Ability to adapt your approach to suit both general and structured settings

Position Details:

• Assignment 1: Winnebago Elementary (3rd5th grades, IEPs and 504s); February 3, 2027 April 14, 2027
• Assignment 2: Black Hawk Elementary (K2nd grades, mostly Gen Ed); February 27, 2027 May 24, 2027
• Caseloads include students with instructional and structured needs, as well as those with required social work minutes
• Full-time, onsite commitment in an engaging school community

What Youll Do:

• Provide direct social-emotional and IEP/504-related services
• Maintain accurate records and submit necessary documentation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create inclusive, supportive school environments
• Communicate with families, advocating for student growth and mental health

If youre ready to make a positive impact and meet the requirements, submit your resume today. Take your next step supporting students and schoolsapply now to be considered for this unique contract role!

Compensation for this position ranges from $30.00 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.