School Social Worker

Position Details

• Position: Full-Time School Social Worker

• Grade Levels: K–12th Grade

• Student Population: Students with autism and other low-incidence disabilities

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM

• Weekly Hours: 35 hours per week

• Setting: Onsite

• School Year Dates: August 17, 2026 – May 27, 2027

About the Role

In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting students with a variety of developmental, social-emotional, behavioral, and educational needs. The ideal candidate will be comfortable supporting students across different age groups and collaborating with educators and related service providers to provide comprehensive student support.

Caseload assignments will be determined collaboratively based on student needs and the strengths of the social work team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group social work services to students with autism and other low-incidence disabilities

• Support students with social-emotional development, behavioral needs, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills

• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute social-emotional goals and recommendations

• Conduct social developmental assessments and contribute to special education evaluations

• Collaborate with teachers, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers

• Communicate with families and connect them with appropriate school and community resources

• Support students during behavioral or emotional challenges and assist with crisis intervention when needed

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation

• Advocate for students and help ensure their social-emotional needs are addressed within the school environment

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Worker endorsement required

• Previous school-based experience preferred

• Experience working with students with autism or other low-incidence disabilities is a plus

• Comfortable working with students across the K–12 age range

• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills

• Compassionate, flexible, and student-centered approach

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $60,000–$72,000

• Comprehensive benefits package available

• Free health insurance and 401k with matching 

• Consistent 35-hour work week

• School-year schedule

• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment

• Ongoing support and professional resources from the AnthroMed team

Why Join AnthroMed?

At AnthroMed Education, we believe that when clinicians feel supported, students thrive. Our team provides ongoing mentorship, advocacy, and professional support so you can focus on what matters most—building meaningful relationships and helping students succeed.

If you're a dedicated School Social Worker looking for a rewarding K–12 opportunity supporting students with autism and other low-incidence disabilities, we'd love to connect with you!