Educational Social Worker & Case Manager

Teaneck Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaneck Public Schools seeks a Social Worker to serve on the CST case management team, addressing personal, social, or emotional factors impacting student progress. You will collaborate with parents and school staff to plan modifications, observe students, and coordinate services with external agencies.

The role involves developing IEPs, conducting counseling and crisis intervention, and evaluating social-emotional function and placement outcomes across settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work.
• Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate with Social Worker endorsement.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education.
• Strong collaborative, planning and performance assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as CST case manager addressing personal, social, or emotional issues affecting educational progress.
• Collaborate with school personnel to gather information and plan for behavioral modification.
• Liaise with child study teams and external agencies for student placement and services.
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention to pupils.
• Develop and implement IEPs and behavioral plans; monitor placements.
• Evaluate pupils' adaptive social functioning and emotional development and prepare comprehensive reports.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

New Jersey Educational Services Certificate with Social Worker endorsement

Job description

Teaneck Public Schools seeks a Social Worker to serve on the CST case management team, addressing personal, social, or emotional factors impacting student progress. You will collaborate with parents and school staff to plan modifications, observe students, and coordinate services with external agencies.

The role involves developing IEPs, conducting counseling and crisis intervention, and evaluating social-emotional function and placement outcomes across settings.