School Social Worker→ 26/27 SY
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Atlantis Academy as a School Social Worker – $65K-$75K, Special Education in United States. 🔷 Starting Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 /year based on experience 🏫 Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K-8 🗓️ Availability: 2026 - 2027 School Year [https://files. cdn-files-a.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing individual and group counseling to support students experiencing social, emotional, or family
- related challenges affecting academic success, including crisis intervention and family consultation as necessary.
- Maintaining accurate and timely documentation, including detailed communication logs and precise records of student services and progress.
- Conducting comprehensive interviews with students, families, and school staff to evaluate and understand students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs within both school and community contexts.
Requirements
- Master's degree or higher in social work or a closely related field of study.
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL state professional educator (PEL) school support personnel (SSP) credential.
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining one or more of the following credentials:
- LCSW | LCSW
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $65K - $75K
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Atlantis Academy as a School Social Worker – $65K-$75K, Special Education.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Social Worker→ 26/27 SY at Atlantis Academy a 8.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 3% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Atlantis Academy is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Atlantis Academy lists compensation for this physician position at $65k to $75k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Illinois.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($65k–$75k)
- Exceptional work-life balance score (8.9/10)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Family Consultation, Documentation, IEP Development, Behavior Intervention Plans, Case Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The School Social Worker will provide individual and group counseling, conduct comprehensive interviews, and maintain accurate documentation regarding student social, emotional, and family challenges affecting academic success. Responsibilities also include developing and updating IEPs/BIPs, coordin...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental and Vision, Free Telehealth and Virtual Counseling, Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule, 401k Retirement Saving Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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