Anticipated - CST Social Worker

Prospective School Social Worker Opportunity

Welcome to the Hoboken Public School District! Please find below an exciting opportunity for a prospective or current educator to join the Hoboken Public School District family! To get to know us a bit better, please visit our website to see the most current happenings in our amazing and diverse district.

Requirements and

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master's Degree
• New Jersey School School Social Worker Endorsement
• Familiar with current testing instruments and NJ Special Education Code
• Clear criminal history background check
• Proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working with students, school personnel, parents and others:
• To serve as a consultant to school personnel in dealing with matters pertaining to the learning and social emotional adjustment of children.
• To provide assessment, consultation, and/or intervention in order to help students meet their educational goals.
• To serve as a member of the Child Study Team assisting in the identification, diagnosis, classification and development of appropriate programs for all students with disabilities pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14.
• Administer standardized functions and informal assessments linked to curriculum and instruction, behavior, and cognitive aptitude of students.
• Identify children with specific needs and report results in a written format.
• Interpret results so that relevant programming can be provided.
• Establish and maintain adequate records of student progress in essential instructional areas and related support services.
• Assume an active, cooperative role on the Child Study Team responding to referrals from Intervention and Referral Services Committee and parents as applicable.
• Utilize data from multiple sources to create data-driven decisions regarding student's needs/programming, and to ensure compliance with Least Restrictive Environment mandates as specified in N.J.A.C 6A:14.
• Assist in development and implementation of strategies for school personnel to promote social/or emotional adjustment in the school setting, and help school personnel to understand the etiology of learning and behavior, particularly for exceptional children who may require special education.
• Work closely with parents, guardians, and extended families to promote a harmonious relationship between home and school.
• Regularly observe and/or work with the students on caseload in accordance with the students' documented needs and case management.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service educational activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth opportunities.
• Share knowledge gained, as appropriate, with peers and colleagues.
• Follow mandated procedures and timelines in accordance with N.J.A.C 6A:14 in the evaluation process.
• Maintain the confidential records of students and ensure they are kept in a secure location.
• Provide professional case management including monitoring and evaluating the education program for assigned students.
• Provide counseling to students.
• Develop individualized education plans (IEPs) for those children requiring special education assistance.
• Participate in educational planning and scheduling.
• Serve as a consultant to school personnel and parents to deal with learning and adjustment problems of students.
• Coordinate transition planning, which includes vocational, work or college planning for students 14 years old or older.
• Assist students with problems that affect their adjustment in school.
• Assure compliance with state and federal laws, regulation, policies and procedures.
• Maintain close liaison with agencies and specialized professions who may have occasion to deal with the educational or adjustment problems of students.
• Consult with teachers in designing intervention plans, make recommendations for resolving problems of individual students, and provide remediation (e.g. counseling, behavior management).
• Communicate information on the student's program and progress to the teacher, principal, parent/guardian.
• May provide consultation and training to educational staff regarding techniques, materials, and programs to address academic and/or behavioral needs.
• Identify and report child abuse and neglect situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education, Supervisor of Special Education and Building Administration

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain productive relationships with parents and other staff members
• Maintain records of students' progress
• Maintain professional competence and pursue continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities
• Participate in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees, and other school system groups
• Make effective use of community engagement
• Assume other related duties/assignments assigned by the Superintendent or Director of Special Services

Mandatory New Staff Orientation - Last Week of August Compensation:
As per HEA Contract