School Social Worker | $50/hr | Rockford, IL | 35 hrs/week | Nov 2025Nov 2026

School Social Worker

Amergis Educational Staffing is seeking full-time School Social Workers to support students in Rockford, IL. This in-person role begins around the turn of the semester and runs for one year. The Social Worker will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the development of IHPs and IEPs for students requiring social-emotional support.

Role: School Social Worker

Location: Rockford, IL

Setting: In-person (replacing virtual roles)

Hours: 35 hours/week

Start Date: November 20, 2025

Duration: 1 year

Pay: $50 per hour

Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 paid during spring break, plus $500 at end of school year

Travelers: Recommended

Responsibilities:

• Provide social work services and interventions to students
• Collaborate with IEP/IHP teams, educators, and families
• Participate in meetings and contribute to student plans
• Maintain documentation and comply with district and state guidelines
• Support students' emotional and behavioral development
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Holds a Professional Educator License with School Social Worker (SSW) endorsement
• MSW or LCSW may be required depending on state or district
• CPR certification, TB/PPD clearance, and health certificate as applicable
• Compliance with all federal, state, and local employment requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Cyrus VessRecruiter | Amergis Educational Staffing

Phone: 813-371-5185

Email: davess@amergis.com

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.