School Social Worker & IEP Case Manager

Philip's Academy Charter School; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Paid time off

Life insurance

Retirement plans (pension & 403B)

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson (PACS) invites applications for a School-Based Case Manager to support students with individualized education plans and social-emotional needs within a collaborative, standards-driven environment.

Under the Director of Student Services, you will coordinate IEPs, facilitate counseling, connect families to resources, ensure confidentiality, and participate in ongoing professional development to advance student success in a diverse Paterson community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• NJ State School Social Worker Certification required or preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or obtainable after hire.

Responsibilities

• Review IEPs for each student on caseload.
• Conduct individual and group counseling for elementary students.
• Support students with social/emotional needs.
• Connect families to community resources.
• Provide education about trauma-informed practices.
• Ensure services, accommodations, goals, and behavior plans are in place.
• Coordinate distribution of accommodations with teachers and staff.
• Send notices for IEP/Eligibility meetings to parents.
• Monitor progress toward IEP goals and schedule meetings when needed.
• Coordinate statewide testing accommodations.
• Ensure annual reviews are held on time.
• Submit progress reports every 9 weeks.
• Ensure IDEA and NJ state rules are followed.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend special education department meetings.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Tech skills

Data analysis

Confidentiality & ethics

Background checks

CPR/First Aid

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

NJ State School Social Worker Certification

LSW is a plus

Tools

Data management

Word processing

Job description

Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson (PACS) invites applications for a School-Based Case Manager to support students with individualized education plans and social-emotional needs within a collaborative, standards-driven environment.

Under the Director of Student Services, you will coordinate IEPs, facilitate counseling, connect families to resources, ensure confidentiality, and participate in ongoing professional development to advance student success in a diverse Paterson community.