School Social Worker

Social WorkerNo callFull-Time

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

Early childhood developmentAutism supportIEP managementBehavioral interventionSocial-emotional supportCrisis interventionIndividual counselingGroup counselingDevelopmental assessment

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).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in social workranked against 6,339 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$58k–$70kSocial Work median $65k (middle half $58k–$77k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$64k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Illinois192 active6,420 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% remote · 18% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois social worker listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 19% offer loan repayment218 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,524 in the last 30 days1,423 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,339 Social Work listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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  • On-site
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About AnthroMed Education (School Services)

Education Management
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% employer-paid medical insurance
Dental and vision insurance
401(k) with 100% employer match up to 3%
Paid parental leave
Short-term disability
Yearly materials stipend
Licensure reimbursement
Free CEUs

Living in Dolton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$159k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,327/mo≈ 48% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.