We are seeking full time fully licensed School Social Workers for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation to Mallory Ploch via mail or email.
PO Box 239, Tiskilwa, IL 61368
mploch@bmpspeced.org
Date Posted: 11/20/2025
Closing Date: N/A
Date Available: 2025-2026 School Year
Qualifications: Requires a Master of Social Work Degree and a PEL School Services Personnel Certificate.
School Social Worker Duties: Operate under our mission statement by providing comprehensive support to students and families. This includes preparing Social Developmental Studies for children with suspected or identified disabilities, participating in meetings like Problem Solving, Eligibility, and IEP meetings to interpret social/emotional assessment results and contribute to intervention planning. The social worker consults with district personnel on educational, behavioral, and vocational planning, and delivers direct individual and group counseling as outlined in IEPs. Additonally, provide interventions for regular education students when needed, assist parents in understanding their child's special education needs, and connect families with resources within the school system and community.
Salary: Regionally competitive salary and benefits with a hiring incentive*.
Other: To the right candidate, BMP offers a competitive salary as well as several unique benefits that promote a healthy work-life balance. We are open to a multi-year contract in exchange for additional compensation.
*BMP Special Education Cooperative is excited to offer a new hiring incentive!
Effective for the 2024-2025 School Year, all newly hired Social Workers with 2 or fewer years of experience may be eligible for an additional $5,000 a year stipend for three years.
Qualifications:
You must be fully licensed and have the ability to work the full contract in a BMP-determined “hard to staff” position.
You must have 2 fewer years of experience in your field.
You must sign a 3-year contract
You must receive “Proficient” or better on your final evaluation.