Social Worker 2 - SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Social Worker 2 Location: Various Newark Board of Education Locations Date Posted: 11/25/2025 Position Overview Position Type: Instructional – Other Titles/ Social Worker 2 Basic Functions and Responsibilities Consult with supervisors, resource teachers/coordinators and/or classroom teachers regarding students identified as at-risk through administration of a 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 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 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 from 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 performance of identified youth through interview of students, parents, school staff and contact with social service, mental health agencies and hospital centres and other individuals and agencies having knowledge of the student. 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 development of program planning. Monitor the progress of pupils with their jurisdiction. Coordinate and foster positive relationships among staff, school administrators, centre 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 within the scope of employment and certification. Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited college or university, unless otherwise specified by the New Jersey Department of Education. Reports To Principal Salary and Benefits Salary: $72,250 – $112,250 Employment Period: Ten (10) months Union Affiliation: Newark Teacher’s Union (NTU) Benefits include medical and prescription drug plans, employer-paid dental and vision coverage, wellness and voluntary benefits programs, paid time off (personal, sick and vacation days for 12‑month employees). For more details, visit Equal Opportunity Statement The Newark Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity / Affiantative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. How to Apply Newark Board of Education is only accepting electronic applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Newark-Board-of-Educatio