School Social Worker

Njschooljobs; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Parental/Family leave

State pension plan

Professional development

Bonus program

Job summary

Marion P. Thomas Charter School Inc. in Newark, NJ is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to advocate for students, foster coping skills, and support families in collaboration with teachers and specialists.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work and NJ Permanent School Social Worker certificate, with responsibilities including data gathering, case notes, IEP participation, and inter-agency coordination. 10.5 months of employment and MPTEA membership are noted.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey Permanent School Social Worker certificate.

Responsibilities

• Confer with and support teachers in planning strategies, adapting teaching practices and making modifications.
• Conduct regular, periodic visits to classrooms, to observe and model strategies and interventions.
• Observe, provide feedback, and make recommendations regarding application of strategies and modifications.
• Coordinate meetings with professionals and families to consult and plan as a team.
• Assist teachers with involving and educating families.
• Gather data related to performance through interviews with students, parents, staff and related agencies.
• Generate written professional reports.
• Participate in CST meetings to determine eligibility, programs, and IEP development.

Skills

Social work

Advocacy

Collaboration

Data collection

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

New Jersey Permanent School Social Worker certificate

Job description

Social Worker

MISSION:

The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond.

WHO YOU ARE:

A compassionate, emotionally intelligent social worker to act as advocate and help students foster their capacities and coping mechanisms in order to improve and better their daily lives and experiences, within specified standards and timescales.

Do you have what it takes?

• Education and Experience:
  • Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
  • New Jersey Permanent School Social Worker certificate.

THE ROLE:

• 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).
• Knowledgeable about and adheres to the 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 with their jurisdiction.
• Foster positive relationships with staff, school administrators, teachers, students and parent
• Maintain and report at required intervals accurate statistical data related to productivity and case responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Salary range: BA $61,912 - $86,912 / MA 62,412 - 87,412
• Term of Employment: 10.5 Months
• Union: MPTEA

Are You Ready To Join The Village?

Here’s what you can expect-

• The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity
• Healthcare:Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
• Family Focus:Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones
• Pension:Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
• Learning & Development:A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
• Bonus- We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded.

Next Steps:
MPTCS is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of responses received, not every applicant will be contacted. If you meet the qualifications, you will be contacted to proceed with the selection process.

Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.