Onward Search Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation’s top schools. We’re partnering with a school in Cook County, IL to hire a dedicated School Social Worker.

The School Social Worker plays a vital role in supporting students’ social-emotional well?being, addressing barriers to learning, and collaborating with school teams to ensure every student has access to the services and supports they need to be successful.

Position Details:

• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• End Date: 06/10/2027
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, school hours
• Grade Levels: K–12
• Location: In Person, 37.5 hours per week
• School Year: 2026/2027

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling to support students’ social?emotional and behavioral needs.
• Conduct assessments and participate in the development of IEPs, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and other student support plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, related service providers, and families to address barriers to learning and promote a positive school climate.
• Serve as a liaison between the school, families, and community agencies to connect students with needed resources.
• Support crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and restorative practices within the school.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with state, district, and special education guidelines.
• Provide services across K–12 settings, adapting supports to meet the developmental needs of each age group.

Qualifications:

• Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Social Worker Endorsement required.
• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Experience working in school settings strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of IEPs, evaluations, MTSS/RTI processes, and special education procedures.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and collaboration skills.
• Bilingual Spanish certification required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply?

If you’re passionate about creating positive change and supporting students’ success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.

Ready to join us? Apply today – we can’t wait to hear from you!

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.