INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

 

December 17, 2025

 

POSITION: SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER (Temporary March 23rd-June 5th)

 

LOCATION: Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools- Primary School

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in school social work with a clinical license

 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide SSW services to students whose IEP specifically identifies goals and contact time per month and also to those whose IEP identifies social work services as supplemental at the request of teachers, student or parent
• Provide services to identified children, their families and school staff through individual, group, referral sources (ISK) and other social work methods
• Coordinate and serve as a member of diagnostic teams and IEP committees, provide information related to planning for students on the SSW caseload
• Participate in IEP committees and conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluation of children suspected of being emotionally impaired or autistic spectrum disorder or for re-evaluations.  Collaborate with the IEP committee in determining eligibility for other students
• Maintain records to support the data reported quarterly by progress reports and monthly Medicaid billing for eligible students
• Identify and report problems and situations interfering with the ability to make successful use of the educational experience.  Assist in the development and implementation of plans to remediate problematic situations
• Serve as a member of the pre-referral team
• Observe students upon request for behavioral related issues
• Collaborate with staff in addressing behavior issues by chairing and developing Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, and Manifest Determinations
• Chair all manifest determinations for 504 students and special education students
• Complete and submit quarterly progress reports
• Provide professional development to staff members related to student needs
• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and students

SALARY:

• Position will be paid hourly based on experience

 

APPLICATION:

• Qualified candidates must complete the online application at:  www.g-aschools.org
• This notice is posted December 17, 2025 and shall remain posted until filled.

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer.