Are you passionate about helping youth succeed?

Bi-County Special Education Cooperative is seeking a compassionate School Social Worker to join its team in Shannon, IL.

As a School Social Worker, you'll be a key source of support and resources for students navigating a variety of challenges. Your role in guiding social-emotional development, nurturing positive relationships, and advocating for individual needs is essential to fostering both academic success and personal growth among students.

Benefits & Perks:

• Compensation: ranges between $50,230 - $83,830 based on experience
• Great Work Schedule: 180 contracted workdays with an 8am-4pm schedule
• Fantastic Work-Life Balance: 13 days of personal/sick time (with unused time rolling over year-to-year)
• Healthcare coverage (including an entirely employer-paid option/tier)
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Retirement plan with 10% employer contribution paid directly to TRS

Position Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, with specialization in School Social Work required
• Professional Educator License (PEL) is a plus

Join our compassionate team and embark on a rewarding career dedicated to helping our youth thrive—apply today!

This organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a supporter of affirmative action with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to membership in any protected class by federal, state, and/or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,230.00 - $83,830.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• school social work: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Professional Educator License (PEL) (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Freeport, IL 61032 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Freeport, IL 61032: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person