School Social Worker (SY 25 / 26)

OVERVIEW

Reports to : Principal

Salary : Salary range : $68,180 - $69,320 and full Benefits

Location : Chicago, IL

WE ARE ACERO

Acero Schools Social Workers assist students with academic learning by providing strategic services that identify and address the social-emotional-environmental issues that interfere with the educational process. Working with parents and / or guardians, teachers, school principal and / or principal's designee, and community-based resources, the school social worker implements strategies promoting positive school adjustment. School Social Workers are members of the Diverse Learning Team and School Team. Each Social Worker is assigned to the school(s) based on the identified needs of the student population as determined by the Diverse Learning Team.

JOIN OUR TEAM

• A team of driven individuals who contribute to, respect and serve in our communities.
• A team of professional collaborators leading students and supporting their educational paths.
• A team who embodies the values of achievement, community, equity, resilience and optimism.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :

At Acero Schools, we offer a competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain top talent.

BENEFITS SUMMARY :

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full time employees, including but not limited to Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Short & Long-Term Disability, 401k & Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund.

COMPENSATION SUMMARY :

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The nature of the work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files, and an ability to communicate and exchange information. Physical demands include the ability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, and walk around the classroom 60% of the day. In addition, candidates must be able to lift and / or push and pull 15 to 20 lbs. for short periods of time, and walk up and down stairs several times a day.

Majority of work is performed in a general school environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at organization-sponsored events and meetings.

NOTE : The foregoing list of essential duties and responsibilities is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Acero Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals. Acero Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

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