School Social Worker: Empower Students & Families

Bound Brook School District; Bound Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bound Brook School District in Bound Brook, NJ, is seeking a School Social Worker to support students with personal, emotional and social challenges affecting their school success.

The candidate must hold a New Jersey Educational Services Certificate with School Social Worker Endorsement, have experience with families and community services, and be prepared to work as part of the child study team under state regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and School Social Worker Endorsement.
• Minimum experience working with families and community health and social services agencies as determined by the board.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education.
• Effective problem-solving, human relations and communication skills.
• Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the evaluation, classification and placement of all pupils with special needs.
• Assesses a student in terms of personal and family history, socio-economic and cultural differences.
• Evaluates the home, community and school factors related to a student’s social and academic adjustment.
• Interprets social findings as a member of the child study team and participates in planning for exceptional students.
• Plans home visits or office interviews with family members to assess history and development.
• Maintains ongoing relationships with families to assist in educational planning and resource utilization.
• Initiates liaison with community agencies to meet special needs and refers families when appropriate.
• Consults with administration and staff regarding social adjustment factors of students.
• Counsels groups of students and/or parents regarding social adjustment problems.
• Serves as a case manager and maintains case records.
• Assists in enforcing district rules, policy and professional development activities.
• Assists in coordinating, developing and evaluating individualized education plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

New Jersey Educational Services Certificate

School Social Worker Endorsement

Job description

Bound Brook School District in Bound Brook, NJ, is seeking a School Social Worker to support students with personal, emotional and social challenges affecting their school success.

The candidate must hold a New Jersey Educational Services Certificate with School Social Worker Endorsement, have experience with families and community services, and be prepared to work as part of the child study team under state regulations.