Student Support Social Worker: Counseling & Growth Advocate

Barnegat Township School; Barnegat Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Barnegat Township School seeks a Long Term Substitute School Social Worker for Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School. The chosen candidate will provide counseling, coordinate with families, and support students with IEPs in collaboration with staff.

The ideal candidate holds a valid NJ Educational Services Certificate (School Social Worker), understands special education law, and can work as part of a team while maintaining timely paperwork. ESS affiliation is required.

Qualifications

• Valid NJ Educational Services Certificate (School Social Worker).
• Knowledge of special education laws and ability to conduct social evaluations.
• Experience with IEP Direct/Frontline IEP a plus.
• Provides counseling to students and parents to promote growth and behavioral management; liaison between home and school.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work as a team member and complete paperwork timely.
• Preschool experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Criminal history background check and P.L. 2018 c. 5 clearance required.
• Employed through the district's substitute company ESS.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students and families to promote personal growth and behavioral management.
• Serve as liaison between home and school to support student success.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to implement IEPs.
• Complete required paperwork in a timely fashion per district/state regulations.
• Utilize relevant laws/regulations governing special education in evaluations.

Skills

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Communication skills

Preschool experience

Bilingual

Education

NJ School Social Worker certificate

Tools

IEP Direct

Frontline IEP

Job description

Barnegat Township School seeks a Long Term Substitute School Social Worker for Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School. The chosen candidate will provide counseling, coordinate with families, and support students with IEPs in collaboration with staff.

The ideal candidate holds a valid NJ Educational Services Certificate (School Social Worker), understands special education law, and can work as part of a team while maintaining timely paperwork. ESS affiliation is required.