Anticipated School Social Worker

School Social Worker

The Lebanon Township School District is seeking a dedicated, collaborative, and student-centered School Social Worker to serve as a member of the Child Study Team. The successful candidate will possess strong clinical, interpersonal, and organizational skills and demonstrate a commitment to supporting the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success of students with disabilities.

Location:

400 County Road 513, Califon, NJ

Start Date:

August, 2026

Responsibilities:

• Serve as an active member of the Child Study Team in accordance with New Jersey special education regulations.
• Conduct comprehensive social history evaluations and contribute to multidisciplinary evaluations for students referred to the Child Study Team.
• Participate in eligibility meetings, annual reviews, reevaluations, and other IEP meetings while collaborating with families and multidisciplinary team members.
• Provide individual and small-group counseling services to students whose IEPs require social work services.
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, administrators, school psychologist, learning disabilities teacher consultant, speech-language pathologists, related service providers, and outside agencies to support student success.
• Conduct classroom observations and gather functional information to assist in the evaluation process.
• Provide consultation and support to staff regarding student behavior, social-emotional needs, crisis intervention, and positive behavioral supports.
• Assist families in accessing community resources, mental health services, and outside agencies that support student needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, evaluation reports, case notes, and records in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.
• Participate in crisis intervention, threat assessment, and risk assessment activities as needed.
• Support school-wide initiatives promoting positive school climate, attendance, student wellness, and social-emotional learning.
• Maintain confidentiality while adhering to professional ethics and legal requirements.
• Participate in professional development activities to remain current with evidence-based practices and changes in special education law and regulations.

Job Requirements:

• Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and School Social Worker Endorsement (3200)
• Experience working with families and community health and social services agencies
• Demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education
• Knowledge of NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards preferred
• Effective problem-solving, human relations and communication skills
• Required criminal history background check

Salary:
Salary and Benefits in accordance with the negotiated agreement and Board Policy Salary commensurate with experience.