Position Type:
Instructional - Other Titles/Social Worker 2

Date Posted:
5/17/2021

Location:
Various Newark Board of Education Locations

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

1. Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
2. New Jersey Permanent School Social Worker certificate.
3. Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred.
4. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made for their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
5. 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.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Consult with supervisors, resource teacher/coordinators and/or classroom teachers regarding students identified as at-risk through the administration of the chosen screening instrument.
2. 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.
3. Conduct regular, periodic visits to classrooms, to observe and model appropriate strategies and interventions.
4. 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.
5. Plan and implement professional development for special education teachers, master teachers, assistants, and administrators to facilitate preschool inclusion.
6. Coordinate meetings in which professionals in all disciplines and families where appropriate, have the opportunity to consult, collaborate and plan as a team.
7. Assist teachers and master teachers with strategies for involving and educating families.
8. 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.
9. Generate written professional reports.
10. Participate in Child Study Team meetings as requested.
11. 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.
12. Monitor the progress of pupils with their jurisdiction.
13. Coordinate with and to foster positive relationships staff, school administrators, center directors, teachers, students, parents and family workers.
14. Maintain and report at required intervals accurate statistical data related to productivity and case responsibilities.
15. Perform additional or alternative duties, which are within the scope of employment, and certification.

Reports To

PRINCIPAL

Salary, Terms & Affiliation

1. Salary Range: $55,000 - $103,091
2. Employment Period: Ten (10) Months
3. Union Affiliation: Newark Teacher's Union (NTU)

How To Apply

Newark Board of Education is only accepting electronic applications.

Open and Close Dates

OPENING DATE: May 17, 2021

CLOSING DATE: Until filled

JOB OPENING ID: 591

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER