School Social Worker

School Social Worker

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Social Worker

Date Posted:

5/7/2026

Location:

Bound Brook School District

Date Available:

09/01/2026

Closing Date:

until filled

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TITLE:

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and School Social Worker Endorsement

2. Minimum experience working with families and

community health and social services agencies as

determined by the board

3. Demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulations

governing special education

4. Effective problem-solving, human relations and

communication skills

5. Required criminal history check and proof of U.S.

citizenship or resident alien status

REPORTS TO:

School Counseling Services Director

JOB GOAL:
To help students resolve such personal, emotional, and

social problems as interfere with their adjustment to

school and their capacity to enjoy the fullest benefits of

the education offered them.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participates in the evaluation, classification and placement of all pupils

with special needs.

2. Assesses a student in terms of personal and family history,

socio-economic and cultural differences.

3. Evaluates the configuration of factors within the home, community and

school as related to a student's current social and academic adjustment.

4. Interprets the implications of significant social findings as a member of

the child study team, and participates in educational planning for

exceptional students.

5. Plans home visits or office interviews with family members to assess

past and present history and development as well as family dynamics

and interactions that are relevant to the child's adjustment.

6. Maintains an ongoing relationship with families for the purpose of:

sharing information regarding educational planning and programming

for the student; assisting the family in utilizing appropriate community

resources; and providing counseling to family members and/or students

to facilitate social adjustment.

7. Initiates, facilitates and maintains liaison with community agencies

and other resources to meet special needs. Refers parents and child

to agencies when appropriate.

8. Consults with administration and staff regarding social adjustment

factors of students in schools, at home and in the community.

9. Counsels groups of students and/or parents regarding social adjustment

problems.

10. Serves as a case manager as assigned and maintains appropriate case

records.

11. Assists in upholding and enforcing department rules, administrative

regulations and board policy.

12. Maintains professional competence through inservice education and

participation in professional development activities.

13. Assists in coordinating, developing, monitoring and evaluating the

effectiveness of individualized education plans.

14. Observes pupils in classroom and/or playground.

15. Interviews pupils as indicated.

16. Observes children in special education classes on an ongoing basis.

17. Attends and participates in meetings as deemed necessary and consistent with the needs of the district.

18. Performs all duties required as a member of the child study team by

administrative code, state and federal laws, and board policy.

19. Assumes other related duties/assignments assigned by the superintendent

or student personnel services director.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work year and salary to be determined by the board.

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in

accordance with state law and provisions of the board's

policy on evaluation of certified staff.

APPROVED BY: __BOARD OF EDUCATION_____ DATE: ___4/27/09_____

REVISED: ____________________

Legal References:

N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. Law Against Discrimination

N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history records; employee in regular contact

with pupils; grounds for disqualification from

employment; exception

N.J.S.A. 18A:6-10 Dismissal and reduction in compensation of persons

under tenure in public school system

N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examinations; requirement

N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1 Citizenship of teachers, etc.

N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1.1 Residence requirements prohibited

N.J.S.A. 18A:26-2 Certificates required; exception

N.J.S.A. 18A:27 Employment and contracts

N.J.S.A. 18A:28-3 No tenure for noncitizens

N.J.S.A. 18A:28-5 Tenure of teaching staff members

N.J.S.A. 18A:28-8 Notice of intention to resign required

N.J.S.A. 18A:46 Classes and facilities for handicapped children

See particularly:

N.J.S.A. 18A:46-5.1 Basic child study team services; provision by boards of

education and state operated programs

N.J.A.C. 6A:7 Managing for equality and equity in education

N.J.A.C. 6A:9 Professional licensure and standards

See particularly:

N.J.A.C. 6A:9-3.3 Professional standards for teachers

N.J.A.C. 6A:9-5 General certification policies

N.J.A.C. 6A:9-8 Requirements for instructional certificate

N.J.A.C. 6A:9-13.5 School social worker

N.J.A.C. 6A:9-15 Required professional development for teachers

N.J.A.C. 6A:14 Special education

N.J.A.C. 6A:16 Programs to support student development

N.J.A.C. 6A:17…