Social Worker Interventionist - Glen Ellyn, United States - Glenbard Township High School District 87

Description

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Social Worker Interventionist

Date Posted:
3/5/2024

Location:
Glenbard West

Date Available:
08/12/2024

Closing Date:
03/19/2024
Position

Social Worker Interventionist part-time (0.5 FTE)

Building

Glenbard West

Term

10-month

Position Type

Licensed Staff

License Required

Professional Educator License (registered in DuPage County)
Endorsement for H.S. in the subject identified

Start Date



Position Summary

• Licensed Social Worker Interventionist to assist students at Glenbard West
• Potential to combine with 0.5 FTE at Glenbard South -- see Job Posting ID #9249.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement as a School Social Worker at the high school grade level
• Masters in Social Work from an accredited program
• Knowledge and practices as it relates to supporting (all) students' needs
• ESL and/or Bilingual preferred

Reports To

• Direct report to the Assistant Principal for Student Services and Principal (or designee) in assigned high school.
• Indirect report to the District Assistant Director for Student Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivery of appropriate services (direct, indirect and/or consultation) and supports to students as related to identification of academic and/or social emotional needs.
• Knowledge of laws and requirements as related to educational experiences for students (ex: IDEA, ADA, Illinois Rules and Regulations and Illinois State Code).
• Active involvement in the identification of individual eligibility, needs and appropriate accommodations and supports for students with Individual Education Plans, 504's and other individualized education plans.
• Identification of pertinent data (gathering and or administering assessments as necessary) in order to identify strengths, needs and supports for eligibility under I.D.E.A. and / or Section 504.
• Monitoring and analysis of data and trends school wide to develop and implement and/or student needs.
• Recommendation and implementation of goals appropriate for individual students as related to student learning and success in school.
• Active participant problem-solving teams and child-find teams as assigned by supervisor.
• Continuous review of research on social emotional and academic interventions to increase personal and school-wide resources for students.
• Collaborate to recommend and implement effective interventions for students on individual, medium or large group basis as part of a systemic approach to identification, assessment and monitoring students in the educational setting.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with all staff to support academic and social emotional development for all students.
• Identify, develop and implement in-service opportunities for classroom staff as needed to support student success.
• Identify and communicate with a variety of community resources to support students, staff and families as appropriate.
• Understands and applies to a variety of duties (consultation, direct support, intervention development, FBA/BIP development, etc.) educational needs for a wide variety of disabilities and needs.
• Seek and attend appropriate professional development opportunities to support ongoing growth.
• Maintain the highest level of ethical and professional demeanor with students and staff consistent with the Sexual Harassment, Equal Educational Opportunity, Ethics, Use of Electronic Media, and other appropriate policies of the District.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills when interacting with immediate supervisors, parents, students, peers, and other school related reference groups.
• Maintains and submits upon request accurate, complete, and correct records as required by
• law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
• Provides appropriate supervision and takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Does not administer corporal punishment or touch students.
• Other duties as assigned (and related to the job described

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of practices that instill positive behaviors, assist with social-emotional development, build problem solving skills, etc. to create a school climate conducive to learning
• Leadership skills to advocate for student and school for further intervention needs
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys and electronic media.
• Ability to write professional communications.
• Ability to present information effectively and to respond to questions from individuals and groups
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form
• Ability to complete mathematical operations and apply concepts of basic mathematics
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to maintain current job skills as directed, especially in technology-related activities
• Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast.
• Work is usually conducted at one job site, however, on occasion, this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.

Direct Questions To

Ben Peterselli, Principal
Glenbard West High School
670 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Tel

Job ID for Posting: 9326

Closing Date: 03/19/2023 or until filled

Interested parties should fill out the online application at District 87 - Employment.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, veteran, military status or an unfavorable discharge from service, or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Glenbard Township High School District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Boy Scouts Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.