Job detail
2026 - 2027 School Social Worker
The Cove School
OTHER
Posted 4/7/2026
Location
Northbrook, Illinois
Salary
$58,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The school social worker provides behavioral and social-Emotional services, including individual and group counseling, behavior planning, and crisis intervention. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop iep goals and coordinate services with outside agencies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a master's degree in social work and an illinois school services personnel certificate with a social work endorsement (Type 73). Previous experience working with special education students and familiarity with cbt and behavior plan development are preferred.
postgraduate degreeprofessional certificateAdvocacyCounselingMediationCBTProgress monitoringCrisis interventionCase managementIEP developmentSpecial educationBehavioral interventionStaff consultationSocial-emotional assessmentReferral networkingSocial history writing
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Personal days
- Medical insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Short term disability insurance
- Long term disability insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Sick days
- School breaks