Social Worker - Office of Special Education SY; NBOE

Social Worker - Office of Special Education SY2026-27 (NBOE)

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(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites all qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Social Worker within the Office of Special Education.

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for an Emergency Certificate.
• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey Standard School Social Worker or eligible for an Emergency Certificate.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered acceptable forms of communication.

• Confer with and support teachers in planning strategies, adapting teaching practices and making modifications that will assist children in meeting the Teaching and Learning Expectations:
  Standards of Quality.
• Conduct regular, periodic visits to classrooms to observe and model appropriate strategies and interventions.
• Observe, provide feedback, and make recommendations regarding the application of strategies, classroom modifications, and the selection of adaptive materials and equipment for use in the classroom and other learning environments.
• Coordinate meetings in which professionals in all disciplines and families, where appropriate, have the opportunity to consult, collaborate, and plan as a team.
• Assist teachers with strategies for involving and educating families.
• Gather data related to the performance of identified youngsters through interview of students, parents, school staff, and contact with social service, mental health agencies, hospital centers and other individuals and agencies having knowledge of the student.
• Generate written professional reports.
• Actively participate in CST meetings to determine the need for eligibility, programs, and the development of an Individualized Educational Program (IEP).
• Be knowledgeable about and adhere to the State and Federal regulations and established departmental procedures.
• Serve as a resource to families, students and school/center staff to assist in the dissemination of information, referral for services and the development of program planning.
• Monitor the progress of pupils with their jurisdiction.
• Foster positive relationships with staff, school administrators, teachers, students and parents.
• Maintain and report at required intervals accurate statistical data related to productivity and case responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports To:

Director, Office of Special Education

Salary Range: $72,250 - $112,250

Employment Period:
Ten (10) Months

Affiliation:
Newark Teacher’s Union (NTU)

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Primary and Secondary Education