Long Term Substitute Social Worker

Moorestown Township Public Schools; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single NJ Educator's Health Plan

Job summary

Moorestown Township Public Schools in Moorestown, NJ seeks a Long Term Substitute School Social Worker for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports students by linking home, school, and community to promote academic and social success.

Responsibilities include data-driven planning, case management, and collaboration with staff and families. Valid NJ certification and strong interpersonal skills are essential for this position within the Special Services- Child Study Team.

Qualifications

• Valid NJ Certificate as a School Social Worker.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of the relationship of the social worker to the educational program.

Responsibilities

• Plan placement or treatment programs within area of responsibility.
• Provide professional case management and monitor/evaluate education program.
• Prepare/update social/developmental histories for students with disabilities.
• Counsel students and consult with parents and staff on social history data.
• Serve on the Child Study Team and coordinate transitions and services as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Understanding of social work role in教育

Education

NJ School Social Worker certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Frontline

Genesis SIS

Job description

Long Term Substitute Social Worker JobID: 2476

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Social Worker
• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Location: District
• Date Available: 10/19/2026
• Closing Date: 09/07/2026

Moorestown Township Public Schools

Moorestown, NJ

Title: Long Term Substitute School Social Worker

Department: Special Services- Child Study Team

Date: October 19, 2026 – April 10, 2027

Health Benefits: Single NJ Educator's Health Plan

Position Summary

• Serve as a link between home, school and community by promoting and supporting students' academic and social success

Qualifications

• Valid NJ Certificate as a School Social Worker.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of the relationship of the social worker to the educational program.

Job Goal

• The School Social Worker collects social history data and analyzes the personal and social history of pupils within the educational system.
• Through observation, consultation and interpretation of the data collected, the School Social Worker determines the developmental, familial, educational and social interactional characteristics that are significant for educational placement and program planning.

Performance Responsibilities

A. Planning and Curriculum Development

• Plans special placement or treatment programs within his or her area of responsibility.
• Provide professional case management including monitoring and evaluating the education program for assigned students.
• Prepare and/or update social/ developmental histories for students with disabilities for initial referrals, evaluations and reevaluations.

B. Classroom Management

• Assists in the supervision of students as the need arises, both in the school building and on the school grounds, as directed by the school administrator.

C. Student Evaluation

• Compiles and analyzes a pupil's social and educational history.
• Consults with parents and school personnel in interpreting the social history data.
• Counsels children whose behavior or school progress indicates need for individual guidance.
• Assume an active, cooperative role on the Child Study Team responding to referrals from Intervention and Referral Services Committee and parents as applicable.
• Utilize data from multiple sources to create data-driven decisions regarding student;s needs/programming, and to ensure compliance with the Least Restrictive Environment mandates as specified in N.J.A.C. 6A:14.
• Refers individuals to community agencies to secure recommended services for the pupil or family.
• Arranges for medical examinations for those students referred to the Child Study Team.
• Serves as the attendance officer for the school district.
• Serves as chairperson of staffing and meetings as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services.
• Seeks the assistance of the school staff to help meet the needs of assigned students.
• Serves as case manager for special education students as assigned.
• Provides related services to pupils with educational disabilities when appropriate.
• Provides preventative and support services to non-disabled pupils when appropriate.
• Follow mandated procedures and timelines in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:14 in the evaluation process.
• Maintain the confidential records of students and ensure they are kept in a secure location.
• Coordinate transition planning, which includes vocational, work or college planning.
• Provide support to students who struggle with interpersonal relationships, coping in crisis situations, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Maintain close liaison with agencies and specialized professionals who may have occasion to deal with the educational pr adjustment of students.
• Consult with teachers in designing intervention plans, make recommendations for resolving problems of individual students, and provide remediation (e.g. counseling, behavior management).
• Serve as a consultant to the building principal and instructional staff in matters concerning identification of social and emotional needs.

D. Professional Growth

• Provides in service for the instructional staff and other school personnel.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Provides services to the general education staff regarding techniques, materials, and programs for pupils experiencing difficulties in learning.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service educational activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth opportunities.

E. Other

• Shall perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services and or Supervisor of Special Education.
• Proficient in software applications related to role, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, Frontline, and Genesis Student Information System.
• Ability to conduct meetings synchronously and asynchronously.

Evaluation of Performance

• Performance is reviewed annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the Board of Education policy on evaluations for certified staff.

Physical Demand

• Physical demands include the ability to remain in a stationary position when necessary, occasionally move throughout the building to access colleagues and/or supplies.
• Ability to operate a computer and/or other office machinery.
• Ability to communicate verbally, and in writing via technology devices or handwritten correspondence.
• The physical demands as described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities through an interactive process of determining essential duty task completion options.

New Jersey First Act

• N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement

• External and internal applicants, as well as employees who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions listed on this job description either unaided or with reasonable accommodation.
• The Moorestown Township Public School District shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law, in the event such determination becomes necessary.

The Moorestown Township Public School District is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi

The district does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.