Social Worker - Office of Special Education SY2026-27 (NBOE)

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

Job summary

Newark Public Schools seeks a Social Worker in the Office of Special Education to support planning, observe classrooms, and collaborate with families and professionals. The role involves data gathering, CST participation, reporting, and contributing to Individualized Educational Programs for students with special needs.

Ten-month employment with opportunities for professional collaboration and mentoring. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• NJ Standard School Social Worker certification or eligibility for Emergency certificate.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred.
• English communication proficiency (reading/writing/speaking).

Responsibilities

• Confer with and support teachers in planning strategies to meet standards.
• Conduct regular visits to classrooms to observe and model strategies.
• Recommend adaptive materials and equipment for classroom use.
• Coordinate meetings with professionals and families to plan as a team.
• Assist teachers with involving and educating families.
• Gather data from students, parents, staff and related agencies.
• Generate written professional reports.
• Participate in CST meetings to determine eligibility and IEP development.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

NJ Standard School Social Worker certification

Emergency certificate eligibility

Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred

Job description

ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

SOCIAL WORKER

Office of Special Education

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites all qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Social Worker within the Office of Special Education.

Qualifications

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for an Emergency certificate as deemed necessary.
• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey Standard School Social Worker or eligible for an Emergency certificate.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

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 parents.
• Maintain and report at required intervals accurate statistical data related to productivity and case responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports To: Director, Office of Special Education

Salary, Terms & Affiliation

Salary Range: $72,250 - $112,250

Employment Period: Ten (10) Months

Affiliation: Newark Teacher's Union (NTU)

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