Part-Time Social Worker (0.5 FTE) - Contract to HireLocation: Northeastern Lake County, IL
Schedule: Part-Time, Middle School Focus | 2025-2026 School Year
Pay: $49-$56/hour
Employment Type: Contract-to-HireWhy Work Here?Join a district with recently renovated facilities featuring modern classrooms and up-to-date technology. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of middle school students from diverse and low-income backgrounds. Be part of a fresh vision for Special Education under new district leadership, working within a stable, well-led middle school environment where consistent leadership fosters growth and success.What You'll Need on Day OneComfort and experience working with a wide range of learning, behavioral, and emotional disabilities typical of middle school studentsAbility to navigate both general education and modified learning curricula tailored to diverse student needsPreparedness to take ownership of a self-contained classroom setting and provide focused social-emotional supportFirst Day & OnboardingNew Teacher Orientation: August 11Full Staff Return: August 18School Year Begins: August 21Onboarding includes:Familiarization with middle school students, IEPs, and 504 plansSetting up schedules and learning district systemsMeeting colleagues and forming connections within the school communityTypical Day/Week OverviewProvide primarily 1:1 pull-out support to middle school students with Emotional Disabilities (ED) and Behavioral Disabilities (BD)Deliver interventions focused on emotional regulation, coping strategies, and conflict resolutionOffer in-classroom support for behavior de-escalation and proactive co-regulation strategiesCollaborate regularly with teachers and staff to develop and implement behavior plans and classroom supportsSchool CultureThe school has a strong emphasis on delivering quality special education and related services. Staff are dedicated to being positive influences in students' lives and work collaboratively to create a supportive and nurturing environment for all learners.Additional InformationStandard dress code and staff parking availableSupportive administrative and team environmentIf you're looking for a meaningful part-time role supporting middle school students' social-emotional growth in a collaborative district, this opportunity is for you.Apply Today!
Our mission is to become a true resource to our teachers and therapists and connect them with leading schools in Illinois and Texas. When you #JoinTheHerd, you are part of the Spotter Staffing team.Spotter Staffing Career Perks Include:

Competitive Weekly Pay
Medical, Dental and Vision health care plans provided through Bennie Benefits (www.bennie.com)
Professional Allowance Plan (supporting continuing education, professional association membership affiliations, classroom supplies and licensure costs)
Employee 401k Retirement plan advised by RW Baird (www.bairdwealth.com)
Paid Time Off
Aspire Continuing Education
Spotter Connections w/ Clinical Experts
Dedicated Professional Recruiter
Easy to use timekeeping system through ADP (www.adp.com)
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