Betty Shabazz International Charter School (BSICS) is looking to immediately hire a qualified, compassionate and experienced Part-Time School Social Worker for the 2024-25 school year to assist with supporting our Diverse Learners.

The selected applicant can be retired, either fill this position as an employee or independent contractor, and must have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License endorsed as a School Social Worker.

Established in 1998, BSICS is a network comprised of two K-8 Chicago elementary campuses. Our Betty Shabazz Academy campus is located at 7823 S. Ellis Ave in Greater Grand Crossing. Our Barbara A. Sizemore Academy campus is located at 6547 S. Stewart Ave in Englewood.

Our academic model incorporates Black history, achievement and culture as well as community service and character development into all aspects of our rigorous curriculum, school routines and physical environments. As a result, daily, our students are taught that with historical understanding, culture, community, planning, proper values, discipline, and individual and collective work they can overcome any challenge, academically excel and become transformational, next generation, global leaders.

Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education, the School Social Worker is jointly responsible for the educational, psychological, social development, progress, tracking, assessment and support of all diverse learners assigned to their caseload. The School Social Workers is also responsible for assisting with addressing needs related to special education services, evaluation and mandated counseling.

Specialty Functions:

• Provide counseling services to students in the special education program using individual, group and classroom methodologies
• Provide consultive services to faculty, co-team members, parents, and other appropriate parties regarding socio-cultural and emotional factors impacting the student learning experiences of those in their assigned caseload
• Perform diagnostic assessments for students needing initial evaluations, re-evaluations or special evaluations and participate in all meetings/conferences to determine eligibility for and adequacy of services on an annual or as-needed basis

Essential Functions:

All School Social Workers are expected to utilize a continuous improvement process that refines his or her practice. Each School Social Worker should:

• Participate on problem-solving teams in the school to support student success and collaborate with community agencies to promote accessibility of services to families and students on their caseload
• Provide referrals, collaborate with outside services, and link services and intervention strategies in a way that enhances the education development of students on their caseload
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and exercise sound, professional judgment especially in interactions with administration, colleagues, families, and students

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

• A graduate degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• A valid license and endorsement issue by ISBE or credential issued by the State's licensing board required for the School Social Worker role

Physical Requirements:

• Light Work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Applicants must possess the following characteristics:

• Be able to handle high performance expectations and deadlines
• Be relentless in their pursuit of assisting students with achieving their highest academic, developmental and socio-emotional possibilities

Employment Expectations:

• Candidates must satisfactorily complete all Human Resource onboarding requirements which include, but are not limited to, passing a federal criminal background check.

Betty Shabazz International Charter School is an equal opportunity employer.