Social Worker - LAKE
LAWNDALE EDUCATIONAL AND REGIONAL NETWORK CHARTER SCHOOLWaukegan, Illinois, United States
Posted June 19, 2025
60000 - 80000
Full Time
About the Company
LAWNDALE Educational and Regional Network Charter School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a nationally recognized network of high‑performing, tuition‑free elementary charter schools. The organization focuses exclusively on early‑childhood education, embedding a college‑prep curriculum to lay a strong academic foundation and foster ambition among students. By serving underserved Chicagoland communities, the network provides a vital alternative to scarce high‑quality public schools, ensuring that families have access to excellent, free education from kindergarten onward. Its impact is evident in the impressive outcomes of its alumni—95% advance to college‑prep high schools and 93% matriculate to four‑ or two‑year colleges—underscoring the effectiveness of its mission‑driven, community‑centric approach.
Job Description
LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with a mission to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. They are looking for a Social Worker to maintain quality services in accordance with state/federal guidelines and ensure that instruction, modifications, etc. for students with special needs are being implemented consistently.
Requirements
- Master's degree or higher in Social Work and valid State/District School Social Work Endorsement/Licensure
- Demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values
- Persistent and intentional mindset towards the overall success of each child
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on site COVID testing
- Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays
- Short and long term disability
- Paid life insurance
- 403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
- Chicago Teachers' Pension fund or Teacher Retirement Fund