School Social Worker: Leave Replacement

Celebrate The Children, Inc.; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NJ Sick Days

Training & growth opportunities

Job summary

Celebrate the Children School in Denville, NJ, invites applications for a full-time School Social Worker (Leave Replacement) for the 2026-2027 school year. This 10-month contract may extend based on needs.

The position offers competitive compensation and is aligned with New Jersey pay transparency laws. Requirements include a Master of Social Work, DOE Standard Certification, at least two years of experience with special needs students; DIR experience is preferred; bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work required.
• DOE Standard Certification required.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with the special needs population.
• DIR experience is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual strongly preferred but not required.

Education

Master of Social Work

DOE Standard Certification

Job description

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School Social Worker: Leave Replacement

Full Time Denville Campus, Denville, NJ, US

Today Requisition ID: 1300

Salary Range: $61,975.00 To $99,193.00 Annually

Social Worker - Leave Replacement: September 2026 - January 2027

Celebrate the Children School is pleased to announce that we have an opening for a full-time, leave replacement, School Social Worker for the 2026-2027 School Year. This assignment has the potential for extension based on organizational needs. Celebrate the Children is a well‑respected, non‑profit, state‑approved private school for children with alternative learning styles that has been providing quality education services to the community for over twentyyears. At Celebrate the Children our School Social Workers are surrounded by staff who are caring, compassionate, and dedicated to our program philosophy.

Requirements for Social Worker Include:

• Master of Social Work
• DOE Standard Certification required
• Minimum of two years of experience working with the special needs population
• DIR experience is preferred but not required
• Bilingual strongly preferred but not required

Benefits for Social Worker Include:

• NJ Sick Days
• Social Workers at Celebrate the Children receive ongoing training and have opportunities for growth within the organization.

Celebrate the Children is an EEOE M/F/V/D in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

A salary range is provided in accordance with New Jersey pay transparency laws. Final salary is determined using a structured salary grid, taking into account years of relevant experience and educational qualifications, and is subject to the maximum limits established by the New Jersey Department of Education and the discretion of the Board of Directors. Temporary positions are paid at an hourly rate. The salary provided is for a 10-month contracted position