School Social Worker - Leave Replacement & Student Support

Jobless; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 61,912 - 87,412; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Family leave

Pension plan

Professional development

Performance bonus

Job summary

Marion P. Thomas Charter School in Newark, NJ seeks a Leave Replacement School Social Worker to support students’ social and emotional development.

Requires Master’s in Social Work and NJ Permanent School Social Worker certification, with collaboration with teachers, families, and CST processes. The role covers August 2026 through December 2026 under MPTEA, offering a competitive salary for BA/MA holders and comprehensive benefits including health, pension, and professional development

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 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

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

New Jersey Permanent School Social Worker certificate

Job description

Marion P. Thomas Charter School in Newark, NJ seeks a Leave Replacement School Social Worker to support students’ social and emotional development.

Requires Master’s in Social Work and NJ Permanent School Social Worker certification, with collaboration with teachers, families, and CST processes. The role covers August 2026 through December 2026 under MPTEA, offering a competitive salary for BA/MA holders and comprehensive benefits including health, pension, and professional development