Social Worker - SY; NBOE

Social Worker 2

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Social Worker 2. An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for an Emergency license as deemed necessary by the New Jersey Department of Education is required. A master's degree from an accredited college or university is necessary unless otherwise specified by the New Jersey Department of Education.

Basic functions and responsibilities include consulting with supervisors, resource teacher/coordinators and/or classroom teachers regarding students identified as at-risk, conferring with and supporting master teachers and preschool classroom teachers in planning strategies, adapting teaching practices and making modifications that will assist the children in meeting the Teaching and Learning Expectations:
Standards of Quality, conducting regular, periodic visits to classrooms to observe and model appropriate strategies and interventions, observing, providing feedback, and making recommendations regarding application of strategies, classroom modifications, and the selection of adaptive materials and equipment for use in the classroom and other learning environments, planning and implementing professional development for special education teachers, master teachers, assistants, and administrators to facilitate preschool inclusion, coordinating meetings in which professionals in all disciplines and families where appropriate, have the opportunity to consult, collaborate and plan as a team, assisting teachers and master teachers with strategies for involving and educating families, gathering data related to the performance of identified youngsters through interview of students, parents, school staff and contact with social service, mental health agencies and hospital centers and other individuals and agencies having knowledge of the student, generating written professional reports, participating in Child Study Team meetings as requested, serving 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, monitoring the progress of pupils with their jurisdiction, coordinating with and to foster positive relationships staff, school administrators, center directors, teachers, students, parents and family workers, maintaining and reporting at required intervals accurate statistical data related to productivity and case responsibilities, and performing additional or alternative duties, which are within the scope of employment, and certification.

Reports To:

Principal

Salary: $72,250 - $112,250

Employment Period:
Ten (10) Months

Union Affiliation:
Newark Teacher's Union (NTU)

In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full-time staff. Offerings include Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer-paid Dental and Vision coverage, an array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off; all employees receive paid Personal and Sick days, as well as Vacation days for 12-month employees.