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School Social Worker - St. Andrew - Chicago - Vic. II

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$39K - $50K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

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The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years.

Saint Andrew School is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven School Social Worker to join our Student Services team. Rooted in the values of Catholic education, this role supports the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of students in grades PreK–8 and helps foster a nurturing, faith-filled school community. This opportunity is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide individual and small group counseling to support student well-being
  • Support and help implement Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum in PreK–8 classrooms
  • Collaborate with teachers, administration, and the Student Services team to support student needs
  • Partner with families to provide guidance and connect them with resources
  • Assist with student evaluations and the testing process
  • Maintain accurate, confidential records and documentation
  • Support crisis response and promote a positive school climate grounded in Catholic values

Qualifications

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) or related degree required
  • State licensure or eligibility for licensure
  • Experience working with children; school setting preferred
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
  • Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has an annualized salary range of $39,000.00 - $50,000.00. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual CounselingFamily PartnershipRecord Keeping

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Social Worker - St. Andrew - Chicago - Vic. II at Archdiocese of Chicago a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,543 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 36% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
25%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 90% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,543 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 9.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo≈ 72% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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