Social Worker 2 - SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 72,250 - 112,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision coverage

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Personal and Sick days

Vacation days

Job summary

Newark Board of Education in Newark, NJ invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Social Worker 2. The role is contingent upon available funds and Board of Education approval.

Under supervision, the social worker will consult with teachers, support staff, families and agencies; observe, gather data, prepare reports and participate in team meetings to support student achievement and inclusion.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or Emergency license as deemed necessary.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Consult with supervisors, resource teachers and classroom teachers regarding at-risk students.
• Support teachers in planning strategies and adapting teaching practices.
• Conduct regular visits to classrooms to observe and model interventions.
• Provide feedback on strategies and classroom modifications and equipment selections.
• Plan and implement professional development for staff to facilitate preschool inclusion.
• Coordinate meetings with professionals and families to plan as a team.
• Assist teachers with involving and educating families.
• Gather data related to student performance through interviews and agency contacts.
• Generate written professional reports.
• Participate in Child Study Team meetings as requested.
• Serve as a resource to families and staff for information and referrals.
• Monitor pupil progress and maintain accurate data.

Education

NJ Department of Education Standard Certificate or Emergency license

Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

SOCIAL WORKER 2

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Social Worker 2

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for an Emergency license as deemed necessary by https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/certsandtitles/ .
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university, unless otherwise specified by the New Jersey Department of Education.

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102

ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

SOCIAL WORKER 2

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Social Worker 2

Qualifications And Requirements

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for an Emergency license as deemed necessary by https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/certsandtitles/ .
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university, unless otherwise specified by the New Jersey Department of Education.

Basic Functions And Responsibilities

• Consult with supervisors, resource teacher/coordinators and/or classroom teachers regarding students identified as at-risk through the administration of the chosen screening instrument.
• Confer with and support master teachers and preschool classroom teachers in planning strategies, adapting teaching practices and making modifications that will assist the 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.
• Plan and implement professional development for special education teachers, master teachers, assistants, and administrators to facilitate preschool inclusion.
• 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 and master 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.
• Participate in Child Study Team meetings as requested.
• 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.
• Coordinate with and to foster positive relationships staff, school administrators, center directors, teachers, students, parents and family workers.
• Maintain and report at required intervals accurate statistical data related to productivity and case responsibilities.
• Perform additional or alternative duties, which are within the scope of employment, and certification.

Reports To: PRINCIPAL

Salary, Terms & Affiliation

• Salary: $72,250 - $112,250
• Employment Period: Ten (10) Months
• Union Affiliation: Newark Teacher's Union (NTU)

In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full-time staff.

• Medical and Prescription Drug plans
• employer-paid Dental and Vision coverage
• an array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs
• paid time off
• paid Personal and Sick days
• Vacation days for 12-month employees

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER