School Social Worker (2025-2026 School Year)
Location:
Therapeutic Day School – Gages Lake, 60030
Position Type:
Full-Time (with ESY Opportunity)
Salary: $55,000 – $68,000 (Based on experience)AnthroMed Education is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced School Social Worker to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work with K-12th grade students in a therapeutic day school setting that provides a highly individualized and supportive environment. You will have the chance to make a real impact by assisting students with Autism, developmental, communication, and sensory needs.
The school features a structured, 1:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for personalized care and educational support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide social work services to students with Autism, developmental, communication deficits, and sensory needs.
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to support students' social-emotional development and mental health.
- Collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and support strategies.
- Lead and facilitate social skills groups for small groups of students (6-8 students per class).
- Assess and address students' behavioral and emotional challenges in a supportive and therapeutic manner.
- Act as a liaison between the school, families, and external support services to ensure the holistic well-being of students.
- Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution when necessary.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with school policies and legal requirements.
Work Hours:
- Full-Time, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
- 7.5-hour workday with a 30-minute unpaid lunch
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field
- PEL licensure
- Experience working with students with Autism, developmental disabilities, communication challenges, and sensory needs preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Compassionate, patient, and solution-focused approach to supporting students
- Experience in a therapeutic or specialized educational setting is a plus
Additional Opportunity (ESY)
There is an opportunity to work during the Extended School Year (ESY) program for the 2025-2026 school year. This provides additional support for students during the summer months, continuing the work in a highly structured and individualized environment.
Why AnthroMed?
- AnthroMed Team Members who work 30+ hours per week are eligible for the full-time employee benefits offered by AnthroMed
- Benefits begin the first of the month after start date. Benefits offered include:
- United HealthCare PPO with a $0 Payroll Deduction
- Dental Insurance (PPO or HMO) and Vision Insurance
- Flex Spending Accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and pre-tax parking & transit)
- 401(k) with 100% employer match up to first 3% employee contribution on day one!
- 100% Employer-sponsored Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Optional supplemental coverages include:
- Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident Protection
- Material Stipend: Receive a yearly stipend for materials
- Full Reimbursement: Get 100% reimbursement for all Licensure dues
- Free CEU’s and guest speaker series access
- Personalized Support: Receive 1:1 guidance from a Clinical Director
