Social Worker - Office of Special Education SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Qualifications

An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for an Emergency certificate as deemed necessary by https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/certsandtitles/.

Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.

New Jersey Standard School Social Worker or eligible for an Emergency certificate.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred.

Responsibilities

• Confer with and support teachers in planning strategies, adapting teaching practices and making modifications that will assist children in meeting the Teaching and Learning Expectations: Standards of Quality.
• Conduct regular, periodic visits to classrooms, to observe and model appropriate strategies and interventions.
• Observe, provide feedback, and make recommendations regarding application of strategies, classroom modifications, and the selection of adaptive materials and equipment for use in the classroom and other learning environments.
• Cookordinate meetings in which professionals in all disciplines and families where appropriate, have the opportunity to consult, collaborate, and plan as a team.
• Assist teachers with strategies for involving and educating families.
• Gather data related to the performance of identified youngsters through interview of students, parents, school staff, and contact with social service, mental health agencies and hospital centers and other individuals and agencies having knowledge of the student.
• Generate written professional reports.
• Actively participate in CST meetings to determine the need for eligibility, programs, and the development of an Individualized Educational Program (IEP).
• Knowledgeable about and adheres to the State and Federal regulations and established departmental procedures.
• Serve as a resource to families, students and school/center staff to assist in the dissemination of information, referral for services and the development of program planning.
• Maintain and report at required intervals accurate statistical data related to productivity and case responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports To

Director, Office of Special Education

Salary, Terms & Affiliation

Salary Range: $72,250 - $112,250

Employment Period: Ten (10) Months

Affiliation: Newark Teacher's Union (NTU)

How To Apply

The Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer