School Social Worker
Location:
Dolton, IL
Grade Level:
Primarily Pre-K / Early Childhood (with potential elementary support)
Start Date:
January 5, 2027
Duration:
Through June 2, 2027
Schedule:
Full-Time | Onsite
Daily schedule to be determined
Salary Range:
$58,000–$70,000 annually
About the Opportunity
AnthroMed Education is seeking a passionate and dedicated School Social Worker to support an early childhood educational program in Dolton, IL for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year.
This is a great opportunity for a Social Worker who loves working with young learners and is passionate about supporting students' social, emotional, and developmental needs. The position will primarily serve Pre-K students within an early childhood setting, with the potential to provide additional support to elementary-aged students as needed.
Many students within the program have a diagnosis of Autism, and experience supporting non-verbal and minimally verbal students is strongly preferred.
We're looking for someone who brings patience, flexibility, and a genuine passion for helping young learners build the foundational skills they need to thrive!
What You'll Do
- Provide school-based social work services primarily to Pre-K students
- Support students with social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs
- Work with students who are non-verbal or minimally verbal
- Support students with Autism and other diverse learning needs
- Provide individual and group social work services based on student needs and IEP requirements
- Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and school staff
- Help foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Maintain appropriate documentation and participate in IEP-related responsibilities
- Potentially provide support to elementary-aged students as needed
Caseload Details
- Primarily support students within an early childhood program
- Potential to assist with elementary-aged students
- Many students have a diagnosis of Autism
- Experience supporting non-verbal and minimally verbal students is strongly preferred
- Caseload size is still being finalized
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience working with Pre-K or early childhood populations is required
- Experience supporting students with Autism
- Comfortable working with non-verbal and minimally verbal students
- Strong understanding of early childhood social, emotional, and behavioral development
- Ability to collaborate with educators and other related service providers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program
- Active Illinois Social Worker License (LSW or LCSW, as applicable)
- Active Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) School Social Work License/Endorsement
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Passion for supporting young learners and their families
Why Join AnthroMed Education?
- Competitive annual salary of $58,000–$70,000
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 3%
- Paid parental leave and short-term disability
- Yearly materials stipend and licensure reimbursement
- Access to free CEUs and professional development resources
- 1:1 guidance and support from AnthroMed's Clinical team
- Weekly paychecks and a clinician-focused team invested in your success
- A supportive organization that puts clinicians first!
Ready to Apply?
We'd love to connect with you! If you're a School Social Worker who enjoys working with early childhood students and wants to make a meaningful impact during the second half of the school year, apply today!
AnthroMed Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.