Leyden High School District 212 is seeking a Social Worker Substitute to support students at East and/or West Leyden High School. The Social Worker Substitute provides school social work services, consultation, crisis support, family outreach, and collaboration with school personnel and community agencies to help reduce barriers that may impact students' academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.

Responsibilities may include providing individual and group counseling, supporting students through crisis intervention and short-term problem solving, participating in IEP/504, MTSS, re-entry, threat/risk assessment, and student support meetings, documenting services and progress, collaborating with staff and families, and connecting students and families with appropriate school and community resources.

Qualified candidates must hold a master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and a current, valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a School Support Personnel endorsement in School Social Work. Prior school social work experience, high school experience, LSW or LCSW licensure, and bilingual skills are preferred.

This position is paid by days worked. The 2026–2027 daily rate is $345 per day.

Leyden Community High School District 212 is a regular school district located in Cook County with 2 schools, 240 teachers and 3,665 students. Total Revenue is $134,159,000 and is trending up. Leyden Community High School District 212 spends $24,824 per student per year on instruction.