Social Worker - Office of Student Support Services SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Qualifications And Requirements

• 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.
• New Jersey Bilingual/Bicultural Education certificate preferred.
• The following three options are allowed as alternatives in lieu of possessing a New Jersey Bilingual/Bicultural Education certificate:
• Present evidence of passing the oral and written language proficiency tests (OPI & WPT) in your target language with Language Testing International. The passing scores for both tests must be a minimum of Advanced Low;
• A degree from an accredited University in the target language;
• A World Language Certificate in the target language.

Basic Functions And Responsibilities

• Manages mental health programming for the district.
• Develops and procures mental health resources and services for student's families, and staff.
• Conferences with student support staff in planning strategies, adapting practices and making modifications that will assist children in meeting academic, social emotional, behavioral and career goals.
• Conducts trainings to promote mental health initiatives.
• Congrates with social service, mental health agencies, hospital centers, and other outside organizations/agencies to develop partnerships focused on mental health.
• Aids student support team members with strategies for involving and educating families, students, and school staff about mental health and referrals.
• Generates written professional reports at required intervals with statistical data.
• Knows about and adheres to the State and Federal regulations and established departmental procedures.
• Maintains and reports at required intervals accurate statistical data related to productivity.
• Provides support around Title IV grant related activities.

Reports To

Director of Student Support Services

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD and UNION AFFILIATION

• Salary: $72,250 - $112,250
• Employment Period: Ten (10) Months
• Affiliation: Newark Teacher's Union (NTU)

How To Apply

The Newark Board of Education is only accepting electronic applications.