<p>Job Description</p> <p>As a School Social Worker with The Menta Group, you will provide direct educational and social services to students, as well as work with parents, educators, and other professionals to create supportive academic and social environments for all students.</p> <p>Direct-Hire, Salaried position with benefits and paid benefit time off.</p> <p>Hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a school calendar.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Employ data-based decision-making regarding multidisciplinary collaboration, functional behavior assessments and behavioral approaches </li><li>Build leadership to effectively help students succeed </li><li>Develop positive behavioral and academic interventions </li><li>Monitor and report student progress and complete evaluations, program evaluations, and consult with educational staff, parents, and other professionals </li><li>Some local travel to other Menta locations may be necessary at times </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Only One of the following Licenses/Certifications: </li><li>Certified School Social Worker (IL PEL Certificate), MSW with LSW, LCSW, or LCPC or LPC </li><li>Strong leadership and interpersonal skills </li><li>Strong consultative and data analysis abilities </li><li>Creative thinker who can develop a wide range of interventions meeting the needs of a diverse student population </li><li>Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required </li><li>Excellent communication skills </li></ul> <p>Benefits</p> <ul> <li>10 Month Position with 12 Month Pay </li><li>Access to affordable medical, dental, vision plans </li><li>403(b) Savings Plan </li><li>Generous Paid Benefit Time-Off </li></ul> <p>Menta Academy Northwest</p> <p>At Menta Academy Northwest we are dedicated to ensuring each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready. Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. At Menta Academy Northwest we work with each student and family to ensure that each student has a mindset that is ready to learn and grow. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis. Social Emotional learning supports are in place to aid and teach students coping skills, self regulation and restorative practices. These strategies are aimed at helping them succeed both academically and in their social relationships.</p> <p>Students Served: PK-21</p> <p>Professional Associations and/or Partnerships</p> <p>The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>The Menta Education Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district office.</p>