Social Worker(Full-Time)
Social Worker(Full-Time)
Job Title: School Social Worker
Location: Hebron, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay: $48-$52/hour
Why Join This Team?
Looking for a school social work position where you can make a real impact in a close-knit, student-centered environment? Alden-Hebron School District offers a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students, collaborate with supportive leadership, and be part of a team that truly values mental health and student success.
Key Selling Points
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Small, Close-Knit Community
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Build strong connections with students, families, and staff in a small district where everyone knows your name.
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Smaller caseloads mean you can truly focus on student growth rather than just numbers.
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Supportive & Collaborative Culture
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Team-based approach with open-door leadership from Superintendent Tiffany Elswick and Principal Eric Slocum.
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Strong collaboration between teachers, social workers, and student services staff.
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Opportunities for Growth & Influence
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As a smaller district, you’ll have a greater voice in shaping programs and policies.
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Encouraged to innovate and bring fresh ideas to student mental health support.
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Work-Life Balance & Family Atmosphere
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Less bureaucracy than larger districts, allowing you to focus on students rather than paperwork.
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Staff describe the district as a family—a supportive and welcoming environment.
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Strong Student Services Team
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Work alongside dedicated professionals, including other social workers, a school psychologist, and an SLP.
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Very little crisis management, allowing you to focus on preventative and developmental support.
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Position Overview
As a School Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting students' social-emotional well-being, self-confidence, and interpersonal skills. This role is Full-Time for the 2025-2026 School Year.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide pull-out support for small groups and 1:1 sessions.
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Help students develop self-confidence, self-awareness, and frustration management strategies.
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Work with students experiencing anxiety and social challenges, supporting them through structured interventions.
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Facilitate friendship groups and social-emotional learning activities.
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Collaborate with teachers, student services staff, and administration to create and implement intervention strategies.
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Work first with IEP students, as well as 504 and MTSS students.
What Skills Are Needed on Day One?
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Experience working with students on self-confidence building, anxiety management, and social skills.
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Ability to facilitate small groups and individual sessions focused on social-emotional development.
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Strong collaboration skills to work closely with teachers, staff, and families.
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Adaptability and creativity to meet student needs in a flexible, supportive environment.
What to Expect on Day One?
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Work through caseload, schedule, and IEPs with leadership support.
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Initial focus will be on IEP students as top priority, can adjust plan and approach for 504 and MTSS students depending on schedule availability.
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Leadership is very flexible and will ensure you have what you need to successfully support students.
What Does a Typical Day/Week Look Like?
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Pull-out support for a mix of small groups and 1:1 sessions.
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Groups focused on self-confidence, social skills, and anxiety management.
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Working with students on self-awareness, frustration management, and social-emotional growth.
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Minimal crisis management—the student population’s needs are developmental rather than crisis-based.
School Culture & Work Environment
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Family-like atmosphere where everyone knows each other’s name—staff, students, and parents.
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Collaborative and student-focused, with strong support for new ideas and creativity.
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Encouragement to innovate and contribute to student services programs.
Additional Details
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Standard dress code (professional but comfortable).
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Parking is easily accessible.
Apply Today!
Our mission is to become a true resource to our teachers and therapists and connect them with leading schools in Illinois and Texas. When you #JoinTheHerd, you are part of the Spotter Staffing team.
Spotter Staffing Career Perks Include:
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision health care plans provided through Bennie Benefits (www.bennie.com)
- Professional Allowance Plan (supporting continuing education, professional association membership affiliations, classroom supplies and licensure costs)
- Employee 401k Retirement plan advised by RW Baird (www.bairdwealth.com)
- Paid Time Off
- Aspire Continuing Education
- Spotter Connections w/ Clinical Experts
- Dedicated Professional Recruiter
- Easy to use timekeeping system through ADP (www.adp.com)
- And More!