School Social Worker Job at Ampersand Therapy, Chicago Heights, IL

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  • Ampersand Therapy
  • Chicago Heights, IL

Job Description

School Social Worker – 2025–2026 School Year – In-Person

Ampersand Therapy is hiring dedicated School Social Workers for the 2025–2026 school year. We offer full-time and part-time in-person positions.

As a women- and therapist-founded company started in Washington and now also local to Illinois, our mission is to elevate your school-based experience. Whether you’re an experienced professional or new to the field, you’ll find meaningful collaboration, strong support, and a team that truly understands your needs.

Position Details

Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time
Location: In-person
Start Date: August 2025
Service Area: IEP minutes, documentation, staff meetings, and special education team collaboration

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Complete IEP minutes and related documentation
  • Collaborate with school Special Education teams
  • Attend staff meetings and support multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Manage caseload (details discussed during interview)

What We’re Looking For

  • Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required
  • Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) in Social Work required
  • Experience working in schools or Special Education is a plus
  • Bilingual English-Spanish skills are a huge plus!

Benefits & Perks (for 0.8 FTE and higher)

  • Paid sick leave
  • Healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision*
  • 401(k) with employer match*
  • Reimbursement for licensing, continuing education, and professional fees
  • Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate
  • W2 employment
  • General and professional liability insurance
  • Referral bonuses
  • No non-compete clauses
  • Paid volunteer time and charity donation matching*

(*For 0.8 FTE and higher)

Why Join Ampersand Therapy?

Ampersand Therapy empowers you to serve your students! We're a small company, local to Western Washington and Illinois, proudly women-, minority-, and therapist-owned and run. Having worked both in districts and as contractors, we created a company we would want to work for: small, supportive, and focused on professionals like you.

Because we are therapists ourselves, we deeply appreciate the work you do and are uniquely positioned to support and mentor those new to school-based practice.

We’re so passionate about students that you might find us working alongside you in the schools!

Our Values

  • Equity: Creating inclusive school environments and actively supporting anti-racism initiatives. We partner with organizations like The Conscious Kid.
  • Community: Supporting local and national causes including Special Olympics, Project Canine, and The Moth. We encourage you to support what matters to you.
  • Environmental Responsibility: Committed to sustainability by reducing paper use, adopting low-waste practices, and maintaining a carbon-negative footprint.

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other protected status. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Apply Today!
If you're a passionate School Social Worker seeking a meaningful, school-based role in a supportive, mission-driven organization, apply now through Indeed or at ampersandtherapy.com/apply-now.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Part time, For contractors, Local area,

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