School Social Worker Job at Cross Country Healthcare, Chicago, IL

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  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Now Hiring: K–8 School Social Worker

📌Chicago, IL 60637

Cross Country Education is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker to support students in a K–8 educational setting. This role focuses on providing high-quality social-emotional services, ensuring compliance with IEP and 504 plans, and contributing to a collaborative, student-centered team.

Position Overview

  • Grade Levels: K–8
  • Average Caseload: ~40 students
  • Primary Focus: IEP and 504 service delivery and documentation
  • Pay Rate: $43-53/hr negotiated based on experience

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide all mandated IEP and 504 service minutes related to social-emotional support
  • Attend and actively participate in IEP and 504 meetings
  • Develop and maintain all social-emotional components of IEPs and 504 plans, including:
  • Behavioral and social-emotional data
  • Measurable goals and benchmarks
  • Appropriate accommodations and modifications
  • Collaborate as an active member of the MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) team
  • Partner with educators, administrators, and families to support student success

Required Qualifications

  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Professional Educator License (PEL)
  • School Social Worker (SSW) Endorsement
  • Experience working with K–8 students preferred

Why Join Cross Country?

  • Supportive, team-based school environment
  • Clearly defined caseload and responsibilities
  • Competitive hourly compensation and great benefits
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student social-emotional growth

📩 Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or message for additional details.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Immediate start,

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