Social Worker in Aurora, IL

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Location Aurora, IL
Discipline Social Worker
Date Posted October 30, 2026

Job Description

Make a direct impact working in a vibrant school setting as a dedicated Social Worker supporting elementary students in grades 3-5. This full-time, onsite contract opportunity is designed to cover a leave at Winnebago Elementary from February 3, 2027, to April 14, 2027, and offers the chance to work closely with both general education and students requiring specialized support.

In this role, youll collaborate with a talented team and play a pivotal part in students academic and personal growth, providing social work services to those with IEPs and 504 Plans. Youll be responsible for supporting 12 general education, 6 instructional, and 3 structured students with IEPs, as well as 11 students with 504 plans (not all requiring social work minutes). Utilizing the Embrace system for IEPs and MyServiceTracker for Medicaid billing will be part of the workflow, making prior knowledge of these platforms highly valuable.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

  • Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Social Worker endorsement
  • Experience as a social worker in a school setting, supporting IEP and 504 Plan processes
  • Familiarity with Embrace and MyServiceTracker preferred
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with educators, families, and students

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct social work services to 3rd-5th grade students with identified needs
  • Document all services and interventions in compliance with district and state guidelines
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support IEP and 504 plan development and implementation
  • Communicate effectively with families and school staff

If youre passionate about supporting student development and are eager to make an immediate difference, apply now with your resume to take the next step in your school-based social work career!

Compensation for this position ranges from $30.00 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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