School Social Worker

School Social Worker

In anticipation of an opening

Qualifications:

• Holds or is eligible for a N.J. School Social Worker Certificate.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education.
• Effective problem-solving, human relations, and communication skills.
• Successful experience working with families and community health and social services agencies.

Reports to: Director of Special Services

Job Goal:

To help students resolve such personal, emotional, and social problems as interfere with their adjustment to school and their capacity to enjoy the fullest benefits of the education offered them.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Participates in the evaluation, classification, and placement of all pupils with special needs.
• Assesses a student in terms of personal and family history, socio-economic and cultural differences.
• Evaluates the configuration of factors within the home, community, and school as related to a student's current social and academic adjustment.
• Interprets the implications of significant social findings as a member of the child study team, and participates in educational planning for exceptional students.
• Plans home visits or office interviews with family members to assess past and present history and development as well as family dynamics and interactions that are relevant to the child's adjustment.
• Maintains an ongoing relationship with families for the purpose of: sharing information regarding educational planning and programming for the student; assisting the family in utilizing appropriate community resources; and providing counseling to family members and/or students to facilitate social adjustment.
• Initiates, facilitates, and maintains liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet special needs. Refers parents and child to agencies when appropriate.
• Consults with administration and staff regarding social adjustment factors of students in schools, at home and in the community.
• Counsels groups of students and/or parents regarding social adjustment problems.
• Maintains appropriate case records.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing department rules, administrative regulation and board policy.

1. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence and to keep abreast of the latest professional practices/methods.
2. Assists in coordinating, developing, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of Individualized Education Plans.
3. Observes pupils in the classroom and/or playground.
4. Interviews pupils as indicated.
5. Observes children in special education classes on an ongoing basis.
6. Attends and participates in meetings as deemed necessary and consistent with the needs of the district.
7. Performs all duties required as a member of the child study team by administrative code, state and federal laws, and board policy.
8. Assumes other related duties/assignments during the assigned working day as administration deems necessary.

Salary: As per GTEA Contract ($64,290 - $109,365 per year). Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits: Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Benefits. Sick, Personal, and Bereavement Days are included.

Terms of Employment: To be determined

Vacation: There is no vacation time allotted to this position.

Evaluation: Performance of the job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.