School Social Worker Position Available In Gloucester, New Jersey

School Social Worker Mantua Township School District Mantua, NJ 08051 NATURE

AND SCOPE OF JOB

Provides a full range of social work services to link the home and the school. Responsibilities include serving as a member of the Child Study Team, assessing the needs of students, providing appropriate social work services, monitoring student performance, consulting with the instructional staff to assist them in providing strategies for student social and personal growth, and coordinating services for and communications with a student’s family and other social service resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

The School Social Worker shall: Hold a valid New Jersey educational services certificate in accordance with the requirements of

N.J.S.A. 18A

27.1 et seq., and N.J.A.C. Title 6A Chapter 9 with a school social worker endorsement (N.J.A.C. 6

A:

9-13.9) and other appropriate endorsement(s). Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative. Have experience in teaching and working with children and adolescents. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, community social service resources, and current social work issues. Demonstrate an understanding of current rules and regulations regarding Child Study Teams and special education assessment and program requirements. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and the interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.