Early Childhood Social Worker

I.

Responsibilities

·          Directly responsible to the building principal.

·          Provide support services to Early Childhood students.

·          Communicate regularly with parents and staff.

·          Work cooperatively with other staff and PTO organization.

·          Ability to travel between schools.

II.

Qualifications

·          Possession of a proper Illinois Teaching Certificate:   Master's Degree in Social Work with a Type 73 certificate endorsed for School Social Work; preference to candidates who have experience with Early Childhood interventions.

·          Willingness to work toward the betterment of all students.

·          Willing to work as a member of a learning team.

·          A willingness to devote the time necessary to contribute to the tradition of a highly efficient and effective teaching staff.

·          Knowledge of technology in learning is an asset.

III.

Pay & Benefits

·          Salary will be commensurate with professional training and experience according to salary schedule.

·          Nine month contract.

·          Full health insurance program with major medical.

·          Life insurance.

·          Reimbursement for approved graduate programs of study for Standard Certificate holders.

    IV.

The School

·          The district has approximately 4,800 students.

·          Edgebrook educates approximately 362 students in grades Pre-K through 3.

·          The district has a reputation for providing students a solid,          basic education, borne out by test scores.

    V.

The Community

·          Formerly a rural/resort community, growing rapidly to a suburban-type community of approximately 27,000.

·          Located on the Fox River at the foot of the Northern Illinois Chain of Lakes, 75 minutes from downtown Chicago, 60 minutes from Northern Illinois University.

·          Small amount of light industry and regular commuter train service to Chicago.