Social Worker (Anticipated)

Date Posted:                        February 26, 2025 
Job Title:                               Social Worker                                                    
Location:                               High/ Middle Schools    
Start Date:                            September 1, 2025 
Length of Assignments:        2025-2026 school year
Salary:                                   Per MEA Agreement
Length of the Work Day:       Full time 

Position Summary:  Serve as a link between home, school and community by promoting and supporting students’ academic and social success

Qualifications:  Valid NJ Certificate as a School Social Worker. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Understanding of the relationship of the social worker to the educational program.

Job Goal:  The School Social Worker collects social history data and analyzes the personal and social history of pupils within the educational system. Through observation, consultation and interpretation of the data collected, the School Social Worker determines the developmental, familial, educational and social interactional characteristics that are significant for educational placement and program planning.

Performance Responsibilities:

A. Planning and Curriculum Development

• Plans special placement or treatment programs within his or her area of responsibility.

• Provide professional case management including monitoring and evaluating the education program for assigned students.

• Prepare and/or update social/ developmental histories for students with disabilities for initial referrals, evaluations and reevaluations. 

B. Classroom Management

• Assists in the supervision of students as the need arises, both in the school building and on the school grounds, as directed by the school administrator.

C. Student Evaluation

• Compiles and analyzes a pupil’s social and educational history.

• Consults with parents and school personnel in interpreting the social history data.

• Counsels children whose behavior or school progress indicates need for individual guidance.

• Assume an active, cooperative role on the Child Study Team responding to referrals from Intervention and Referral Services Committee and parents as applicable. 

• Utilize data from multiple sources to create data-driven decisions regarding student;s needs/programming, and to ensure compliance with the Least Restrictive Environment mandates as specified in N.J.A.C. 6A:14.

• Refers individuals to community agencies to secure recommended services for the pupil or family.

• Arranges for medical examinations for those students referred to the Child Study Team.

• Serves as the attendance officer for the school district.

• Serves as chairperson of staffing and meetings as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services.

• Seeks the assistance of the school staff to help meet the needs of assigned students.

• Serves as case manager for special education students as assigned.

• Provides related services to pupils with educational disabilities when appropriate.

• Provides preventative and support services to non-disabled pupils when appropriate.

• Follow mandated procedures and timelines in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:14 in the evaluation process.

• Maintain the confidential records of students and ensure they are kept in a secure location.

• Coordinate transition planning, which includes vocational, work or college planning.

• Provide support to students who struggle with interpersonal relationships, coping in crisis situations, problem solving and decision making skills. 

• Maintain close liaison with agencies and specialized professionals who may have occasion to deal with the educational pr adjustment of students. 

• Consult with teachers in designing intervention plans, make recommendations for resolving problems of individual students, and provide remediation (e.g. counseling, behavior management).

• Serve as a consultant to the building principal and instructional staff in matters concerning identification of social and emotional needs.

D. Professional Growth

• Provides in service for the instructional staff and other school personnel.

• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

• Provides services to the general education staff regarding techniques, materials, and programs for pupils experiencing difficulties in learning.

• Maintain professional competence through in-service educational activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth opportunities. 

E. Other

• Shall perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services and or Supervisor of Special Education.

Technology Skills:  Proficient in software applications related to role, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, Frontline, and Genesis Student Information System. Ability to conduct meetings synchronously and asynchronously. 

Evaluation of Performance: Performance is reviewed annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the Board of Education policy on evaluations for certified staff. 

Physical Demands  Physical demands include the ability to remain in a stationary position when necessary, occasionally move throughout the building to access colleagues and/or supplies. Ability to operate a computer and/or other office machinery. Ability to communicate verbally, and in writing via technology devices or handwritten correspondence. The physical demands as described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities through an interactive process of determining essential duty task completion options.

Terms of Employment: 10 Month Contract. Salary and benefits as determined by the Board of Education and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Application Deadline:  March 18, 2025    
Application Process:   All Candidates should apply online at  www.generalasp.com/mtps/onlineapp.
The Moorestown Township Public School District is an Affirmative Action Employer