Social Worker SY

• Position Type:
  Teaching & Learning:
  Special Services/ Social Worker
• Date Posted:
  9/28/2026
• Location:
  
  Camden City School District
• Closing Date:
  10/12/2026

School Social Worker

T he Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of
Social Worker
.

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udents will attend a high quality school where they are valued, challenged, and prepared for college and careers that positively impact their community and the world. High quality schools have a great teacher in every classroom, are housed in safe, clean buildings equipped to meet the needs of 21st century learners, with the support of an efficient and effective Central Office.

All this is possible only with the right team members in place, working together with partners and the community to provide all students the academic, social, and emotional support needed to succeed in school and beyond.

The Social Worker in Camden City School District will work to identify and support students in need of behavioral, emotional or social support and help implement individualized support and interventions at the school-based level. This role is a great opportunity to provide outstanding support to students in need of additional services to ensure that they receive an excellent education in the classroom.

Through this role, the Social Worker will assess and identify students eligible for behavioral services, provide direct support to students and families and function as an integral member of the Child Study Team in order to positively impact the academic goals of all students in Camden.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university AND hold a New Jersey School Social Worker Standard Certificate

OR

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or its equivalent from an accredited college or university AND hold a New Jersey School Social Worker Emergency Certificate

• Strong communication skills and basic computer literacy (including comfort and familiarity with email and the Microsoft Office suite)
• Demonstrated experience working with students in low-income, underserved communities (preferred at school level)
• Preferred knowledge of the Camden community
• Understanding of the New Jersey law as it pertains to NJAC 6A:14 Special Education
• Preferred fluency in Spanish and/or another language that aligns with the needs of CCSD students and families
• A valid driver's license as well as current insurance and vehicle with valid registration
• Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major roles and responsibilities include:

• Identify and help provide solutions for emotional, behavioral or social issues in order to maximize student achievement
• Obtaining, coordinating and mobilizing family, school, and community resources to support effective learning
• Help support campus wide initiatives that support overall wellness through the implementation of strong communication skills, problem solving, anger management, self-regulation, etc.
• Actively participate as a member of the Special Services Child Study Team in evaluating, classifying, recommending, obtaining and implementing programs for students in need of support
• Consult with other district personnel, e.g., principals, school psychologists, learning disabilities consultants, counselors, teachers, etc. regarding student's behaviors and needs
• Assist classroom teachers and principals in identifying support needs through observation, assessment and development of Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Consult with teachers to identify students in need of additional services
• Review all student records and skill areas, conferring with classroom teachers and observing students in the classroom setting as per mandate
• Participate in the development of the evaluation plan with Child Study Team as appropriate or required
• Consult with parents concerning counseling/behavioral needs, pre-referral intervention, special class placement, and referrals to outside agencies for students
• Consult with school personnel and parents on student needs when requested or appropriate to assist in development of classroom intervention and follow-up in the home
• Maintain all records for students on his/her case management list in order and ensure they are completed within the mandated time frame, reviewing and updating at regular intervals
• Participate in the development of IEP's for all assigned students
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