School Social Worker Job at Ampersand Therapy, Aurora, IL

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  • Ampersand Therapy
  • Aurora, 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 both 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 just starting out, you’ll find strong support, meaningful collaboration, and a team that truly understands your needs.

Position Details

Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time
Location: In-person
Start Date: ASAP
Service Area: IEP minutes, documentation, staff meetings, and collaboration with Special Education teams

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Complete IEP minutes and required documentation
  • Collaborate closely with school Special Education teams
  • Attend staff meetings and participate in multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Manage caseload (discussed during interview)
  • Work primarily in elementary school single-building settings

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 but not required

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 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 passionate about students and often work alongside you in the schools!

Our Values

  • Equity & Inclusion: We actively support anti-racism initiatives and partner with organizations like The Conscious Kid to foster inclusive school environments.
  • Community: We support and volunteer with causes such as 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 Tags

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

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