School Social Worker
Listed compensation
$58k-$70k
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Job Description
School Social Worker
Location: Dolton, IL
Grade Level
Primarily Pre-K / Early Childhood (with potential elementary support)
Start Date: January 5, 2027
Duration
Through June 2, 2027
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite
Daily schedule to be determined
Salary Range
$58,000–$70,000 annually
About the Opportunity
AnthroMed Education is seeking a passionate and dedicated School Social Worker to support an early childhood educational program in Dolton, IL for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year.
This is a great opportunity for a Social Worker who loves working with young learners and is passionate about supporting students' social, emotional, and developmental needs. The position will primarily serve Pre-K students within an early childhood setting, with the potential to provide additional support to elementary-aged students as needed.
Many students within the program have a diagnosis of Autism, and experience supporting non-verbal and minimally verbal students is strongly preferred.
We're looking for someone who brings patience, flexibility, and a genuine passion for helping young learners build the foundational skills they need to thrive!
What You'll Do
- Provide school-based social work services primarily to Pre-K students
- Support students with social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs
- Work with students who are non-verbal or minimally verbal
- Support students with Autism and other diverse learning needs
- Provide individual and group social work services based on student needs and IEP requirements
- Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and school staff
- Help foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Maintain appropriate documentation and participate in IEP-related responsibilities
- Potentially provide support to elementary-aged students as needed
- Caseload Details
- Primarily support students within an early childhood program
- Potential to assist with elementary-aged students
- Many students have a diagnosis of Autism
- Experience supporting non-verbal and minimally verbal students is strongly preferred
- Caseload size is still being finalized
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience working with Pre-K or early childhood populations is required
- Experience supporting students with Autism
- Comfortable working with non-verbal and minimally verbal students
- Strong understanding of early childhood social, emotional, and behavioral development
- Ability to collaborate with educators and other related service providers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program
- Active Illinois Social Worker License (LSW or LCSW, as applicable)
- Active Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) School Social Work License/Endorsement
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Passion for supporting young learners and their families
Why Join AnthroMed Education?
- Competitive annual salary of $58,000–$70,000
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 3%
- Paid parental leave and short-term disability
- Yearly materials stipend and licensure reimbursement
- Access to free CEUs and professional development resources
- 1:1 guidance and support from AnthroMed's Clinical team
- Weekly paychecks and a clinician-focused team invested in your success
- A supportive organization that puts clinicians first!
Ready to Apply?
We'd love to connect with you! If you're a School Social Worker who enjoys working with early childhood students and wants to make a meaningful impact during the second half of the school year, apply today!
AnthroMed Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
Provide school-based social work services to Pre-K and elementary students, focusing on social, emotional, and developmental needs. Collaborate with teachers and staff to maintain IEP requirements and foster an inclusive learning environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Social Worker at AnthroMed Education (School Services) a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,339 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% are remote, 18% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in social work | ranked against 6,339 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $58k–$70k | Social Work median $65k (middle half $58k–$77k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$64k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Illinois | 192 active | 6,420 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% remote · 18% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois social worker listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 19% offer loan repayment218 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,524 in the last 30 days | 1,423 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | +1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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