School Social Worker
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Atlantis Academy as a School Social Worker in United States. 🚩 Starting Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 /year based on experience 🏫 Environment: Alternative Education Program, High School [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
- Bachelor's degree or higher in social work or a closely related field of study.
- Master's degree or higher in social work or a closely related field of study preferred.
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL state professional educator license (PEL).
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL state school support personnel (SSP) social worker endorsement.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $65,000 to $75,000 annually.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Atlantis Academy as a School Social Worker.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Social Worker 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 United States.
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, BIP Development, 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 empower students through individual and group counseling, bridging connections between home and school while collaborating with educators and families to support student success. Responsibilities also include overseeing daily site operations and serving as the key liais...
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Telehealth, Virtual Counseling Sessions, Health Advocacy Services, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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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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