QUALIFICATIONS: The School Social Worker shall hold an appropriate certificate issued by the State Board of Education (Endorsement Code 3200 required).  The School Social Worker must have on file his/her criminal background check.

 

REPORTS TO: Principal

 

SUPERVISES: Students

 

JOB GOAL: The School Social Worker shall provide significant information regarding the home environment and family background of pupils referred to the Child Study Team.  The School Social Worker will also serve as a liaison between the school and the home.  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Position available approximately April 28, 2025 through October 27, 2025

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The School Social Worker

• Shall assist in the development of the Individualized Education Plan for classified students as prescribed by 6:28, Title VI of the New Jersey Administrative Code.
• Shall coordinate related services for those specific students designated for the Social Worker to case manage.
• Shall provide a communication link between the Child Study Team and outside professionals and/or agencies.
• Shall provide counsel to any professional staff member regarding the family, home, and community factors which contribute to a particular pupil’s adjustment to school.
• Shall provide counsel to parents and/or pupils who may need help in understanding the demands of the educational setting and/or needed community services.
• Shall, as needed, confer with parents and/or staff members concerning student progress.
• Shall work in consultation with the Director of Special Services and other staff members in the development of standards for achievement and minimum graduation requirements.
• Shall display a reasonable working relationship with other members of the staff as well as administrators.
• Shall develop positive interpersonal relationships with students.
• Shall keep abreast of current educational developments, particularly in the area of school social work.
• Shall engage in the development of staff improvement programs and participate in those programs which bear on the areas of assigned responsibilities.
• Shall cooperate in implementing and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Shall perform reasonable duties which may be necessary to ensure proper functioning of the educational program of the district and which are incident to the position of Social Worker.
• Shall maintain knowledge of and abide by all regulations impacting on Special Education programs, policies, and procedures.

The Newton School District is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state and/or local equal opportunity laws. The Newton School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other status protected by applicable law.