Leave Replacement School Social Worker; Non-CST Tuscan and MMS

Leave Replacement School Social Worker (Non-CST) – Tuscan and Maplewood Middle Schools (8/31/2026 available).

To provide IEP mandated counseling and social work services to students in support of academic and social success.

• NJ School Social Worker/School Counselor Certification required.
• NJ LCSW Certification preferred.
• HIB training a plus.
• Understanding of Section 504.
• Substance Abuse/Awareness experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status.

• Provide counseling services to students, parents and staff, and, as needed, make referrals to appropriate community resources.
• Identify students' social and emotional needs.
• Provide consultation to school personnel relating to the emotional/social well-being of students.
• Assist in the development and delivery of in-service programs and parent seminars.
• Inform the staff and community of mental health services available in the district.
• Serve as a consultant to parents, school personnel, and community groups on mental health topics.
• Ensure provision of service to classified and potentially classified pupils to whom this individual is assigned as case manager, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14.
• Maintain contact with parents of assigned students.
• Serve as a member of the Child Study Team.
• Perform formal and informal social evaluations and compose reports detailing results.
• Maintain current records of services provided and cases assigned.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent and/or Director of Planning and Assessment.

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Participation in the NJ state pension system.
• Paid sick and personal days.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Life insurance.

Starting salary range commensurate with qualifications. Clear progression based on experience and educational attainment; substantial salary increases for advanced degrees; top-tier salaries reaching six figures for experienced educators.

Reports to Assistant Superintendent of Special Services.