Leave Replacement Social Worker

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

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Hold a valid New Jersey School Social Worker certificate
• Hold and maintain a valid driver's license with no serious violations.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Have experience in teaching and working with children and adolescents.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, community social service resources, and current social work issues.
• Demonstrate an understanding of current rules and regulations regarding Child Study Team and special education assessment and program requirements.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and the interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
  
• Pending budget availability
  
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

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