Social Worker Bilingual - Office of Special Education SY; NBOE

Roger León, Superintendent

Social Worker Bilingual

Office of Special Education

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

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

Contact
Newark Board of Education Human Resource Services
765 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligibility for an Emergency certificate as deemed necessary by https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey Standard School Social Worker or eligibility 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 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 and 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 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 within your 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.

Director, Office of Special Education

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

Employment Period:
Ten (10) Months

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. For details, please go to

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER