Social Worker 2 SY2026-27 (NBOE) at Newark Board of Education

Position Type:Instructional - Other Titles/Social Worker 2Date Posted:11/25/2025Location:Various Newark Board of Education LocationsNEWARK 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 An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for an Emergency license as deemed necessary by Masters degree from an accredited college or university unless otherwise specified by the New Jersey Department of Education. BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Consult with supervisors resource teacher/coordinators and/or classroom teachers regarding students identified as at-risk through the administration of the 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 the 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 the 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 in 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 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. Generate written professional reports. 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 the development of program planning. Monitor the progress of pupils with their jurisdiction. Coordinate with and to foster positive relationships staff school administrators center 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 which are within the scope of employment and certification. Reports To:PRINCIPAL Salary Terms & Affiliation 1. Salary: $72250 - $112250 2. Employment Period: Ten (10) Months 3. Union Affiliation: Newark Teachers Union (NTU) How To Apply Newark Board of Education is only accepting electronic applications. THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATIONIS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Key Skills Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling Employment Type : Unclear Experience: years Vacancy: 1