School Social Worker
Listed compensation
$58k-$70k
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Job Description
School Social Worker
Location: Chicago Suburbs, IL
Grade Level
Ages 3–18
Start Date: ASAP
Duration
Through June 1, 2027
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite | 32.5 hours/week
8:00 AM–3:00 PM | 30-minute lunch
Salary Range
$58,000–$70,000 annually
About the Opportunity
AnthroMed Education is seeking a passionate and collaborative School Social Worker to support a small specialized educational program serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing students across multiple school locations.
This is a unique opportunity to support a close-knit program with just 29 students total, spanning ages 3–18. Approximately 26 students currently receive social work services through their IEPs, though the School Social Worker will be available to support all students within the program.
The Social Worker will provide integrated and push-in services across three school locations and four classrooms, helping students thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
- What You’ll Do
- Provide push-in and integrated school social work services
- Deliver SEL lessons and individualized social work support
- Support students across ages 3–18
- Provide individual services based on student needs and IEP requirements
- Collaborate with educators and school staff across multiple locations
- Conduct outreach and build relationships with families
- Connect families with helpful resources and additional support
- Participate as a collaborative member of the educational team
- Maintain appropriate documentation and support IEP services
- Caseload Details
- Support a small program with approximately 29 students total
- Approximately 26 students currently receive social work support through their IEPs
- Available to provide support to all students within the program as needed
- Serve students across three school locations and four classrooms
- Student population ranges from ages 3–18
- Focus on integrated services, SEL instruction, individual student support, and family outreach
Preferred Experience
Experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students is welcomed but not required. Candidates without prior experience should have a strong interest in learning about Deaf culture and sign language.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program
- Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate School Social Work endorsement
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Passion for supporting students with diverse social and emotional needs
- Interest in learning about Deaf culture and supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing students preferred
Why Join AnthroMed Education
- Competitive annual salary of $58,000–$70,000
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare
- 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 3% starting Day 1
- Paid parental leave and short-term disability
- Yearly material stipend and full licensure reimbursement
- Access to professional development and CEU resources
- 1:1 guidance and support from AnthroMed's Clinical team
- Weekly salary paid over 52 weeks, including holidays, breaks, and paid time off
- A collaborative, supportive, and responsive culture dedicated to your success
Ready to Apply?
We’d love to connect with you! Apply today to learn more about this unique opportunity to support a small, collaborative educational program and make a meaningful impact on students and families.
AnthroMed Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The School Social Worker will provide integrated social work services, deliver SEL lessons, and support students across multiple school locations. They will also collaborate with educators and families to ensure student success and maintain accurate IEP documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
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 6,562 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Social Worker Career Context
AnthroMed Education (School Services) ranks #7 of 14 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 22% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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