Impactful School Social Worker (Leave Replacement) – NJ

TrulyHired; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools is seeking a qualified School Social Worker to support students and families within the district. The role requires holding a valid New Jersey School Social Worker certificate and maintaining a valid driver's license, with no serious violations.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children and adolescents, knowledge of child growth and development, community resources, and familiarity with Child Study Team and special education assessment requirements.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid New Jersey School Social Worker certificate.
• Maintain a valid driver's license with no serious violations.
• Demonstrate integrity, good character, and initiative.
• Experience teaching and working with children and adolescents.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child growth, development, and community resources.
• Understand current rules regarding Child Study Team and special education assessments.
• Interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, parents and community.
• Effective English communication in oral and written form.
• Ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, presentations, and telecommunications.

Skills

Driver's license

Integrity & initiative

Experience with children & adolescents

Development knowledge

CST & special ed rules understanding

English communication

Tech literacy (word processing, data,

Education

New Jersey School Social Worker certificate

Job description

Paterson Public Schools is seeking a qualified School Social Worker to support students and families within the district. The role requires holding a valid New Jersey School Social Worker certificate and maintaining a valid driver's license, with no serious violations.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children and adolescents, knowledge of child growth and development, community resources, and familiarity with Child Study Team and special education assessment requirements.