Position Type:
Student Support Services/Social Worker

Date Posted:
4/1/2025

Location:
Exceptional Learners Collaborative

Date Available:
8/7/25

District:
Exceptional Learners CollaborativeSchool Social Worker (1.0 FTE) 2025-2026 school year - Early Childhood

The Exceptional Learners Collaborative (ELC) is seeking licensed applicants for the 2025-2026 school year. The ELC is located in Vernon Hills (Lake County), Illinois; is a special education cooperative providing services to students identified with special needs, ages 3 through 22 years of age. The ELC represents Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96, Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103, Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 and Fox Lake District 114. The ELC serves eight elementary schools, four junior high/middle schools and one high school.

Description:
As we continue to provide world-class, specialized educational services and supports locally for our exceptional learners in partnership with families and districts, the school social worker will support our students with a variety of needs in a more structured learning environment.

Qualifications:

• Type 73 required; experience working with high school students.
• Knowledge of IEP and evaluation assessment requirements.
• Knowledge of a variety of disabilities and the impact on education.
• Knowledge and ability to support crisis assessment, intervention and de-escalation
• Promote collaboration among community health and mental health service providers and facilitates distribution of these resources to families.

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Experience in schools
• Experience working with students with a variety of needs

Salary & Benefit Information:

• Pay ranges from $55,350 - $115,000 depending on education level and experience
• This is a 10-month, Monday through Friday position

Exceptional Learners Collaborative provides a comprehensive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance, including Board-paid single/employee medical insurance, and shared cost for family coverage
• Life Insurance
• Contribution to the Teacher's Retirement System (pension)
• Sick, Personal, and Bereavement leave time
• Professional Development opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Process:
Online applications are required (www.elced.org). Applicants should complete the electronic application process and upload a letter of interest, current resume, references and transcripts.

Attachment(s):

• School Social Worker Job Description.pdf