Long Term Substitute Social Worker

Long Term Substitute Social Worker

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Social Worker
• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Location:
  
  District
• Date Available:
  
  10/19/2026
• Closing Date: 09/07/2026

Moorestown Township Public Schools

Moorestown, NJ

Title
:
Long Term Substitute School Social Worker

Department
:
Special Services
- Child Study Team

Date
:
October 19, 2026 – April 10, 2027

Health Benefits
:
Single NJ Educator's Health Plan

Position Summary

• Serve as a link between home, school and community by promoting and supporting students' academic and social success

Qualifications

• Valid NJ Certificate as a School Social Worker.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of the relationship of the social worker to the educational program.

Job Goal

• The School Social Worker collects social history data and analyzes the personal and social history of pupils within the educational system.
• Through observation, consultation and interpretation of the data collected, the School Social Worker determines the developmental, familial, educational and social interactional characteristics that are significant for educational placement and program planning.

Performance Responsibilities

A. Planning and Curriculum Development

• Plans special placement or treatment programs within his or her area of responsibility.
• Provide professional case management including monitoring and evaluating the education program for assigned students.
• Prepare and/or update social/ developmental histories for students with disabilities for initial referrals, evaluations and reevaluations.

B. Classroom Management

• Assists in the supervision of students as the need arises, both in the school building and on the school grounds, as directed by the school administrator.

C. Student Evaluation

• Compiles and analyzes a pupil's social and educational history.
• Consults with parents and school personnel in interpreting the social history data.
• Counsels children whose behavior or school progress indicates need for individual guidance.
• 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 the Least Restrictive Environment mandates as specified in N.J.A.C. 6A:14.
• Refers individuals to community agencies to secure recommended services for the pupil or family.
• Arranges for medical examinations for those students referred to the Child Study Team.
• Serves as the attendance officer for the school district.
• Serves as chairperson of staffing and meetings as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services.
• Seeks the assistance of the school staff to help meet the needs of assigned students.
• Serves as case manager for special education students as assigned.
• Provides related services to pupils with educational disabilities when appropriate.
• Provides preventative and support services to non-disabled pupils when appropriate.
• 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.
• Coordinate transition planning, which includes vocational, work or college planning.
• Provide support to students who struggle with interpersonal relationships, coping in crisis situations, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Maintain close liaison with agencies and specialized professionals who may have occasion to deal with the educational pr adjustment 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).
• Serve as a consultant to the building principal and instructional staff in matters concerning identification of social and emotional needs.

D. Professional Growth

• Provides in service for the instructional staff and other school personnel.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Provides services to the general education staff regarding techniques, materials, and programs for pupils experiencing difficulties in learning.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service educational activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth opportunities.

E. Other

• Shall perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services and or Supervisor of Special Education.
• Proficient in software applications related to role, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, Frontline, and Genesis Student Information System.
• Ability to conduct meetings synchronously and asynchronously.

Evaluation of Performance

• Performance is reviewed annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the Board of Education policy on evaluations for certified staff.

Physical Demand

• Physical demands include the ability to remain in a stationary position when necessary,…