Anticipated: School Social Worker

Anticipated: School Social Worker JobID: 822 Position Type: Student Support Services/Social WorkerDate Posted: 8/27/2026Location: Bound Brook School DistrictDate Available: 01/04/2027 Closing Date: 08/03/2026 Additional Information: Show/HideTITLE: SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERQUALIFICATIONS:1. Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and School Social Worker Endorsement2. Minimum experience working with families andcommunity health and social services agencies asdetermined by the board3. Demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulationsgoverning special education4. Effective problem-solving, human relations andcommunication skills5. Required criminal history check and proof of U.S.citizenship or resident alien statusREPORTS TO: Director of Special EducationJOB GOAL: To help students resolve such personal, emotional, andsocial problems that interfere with their adjustment toschool and their capacity to enjoy the fullest benefits ofthe education offered to them.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Participates in the evaluation, classification and placement of all pupilswith special needs.2. Assesses a student in terms of personal and family history,socio-economic and cultural differences.3. Evaluates the configuration of factors within the home, community andschool as related to a student's current social and academic adjustment.4. Interprets the implications of significant social findings as a member ofthe child study team, and participates in educational planning forexceptional students.5. Plans home visits or office interviews with family members to assesspast and present history and development as well as family dynamicsand interactions that are relevant to the child's adjustment.6. Maintains an ongoing relationship with families for the purpose of:sharing information regarding educational planning and programmingfor the student; assisting the family in utilizing appropriate communityresources; and providing counseling to family members and/or studentsto facilitate social adjustment.7. Initiates, facilitates and maintains liaison with community agenciesand other resources to meet special needs. Refers parents and childto agencies when appropriate.8. Consults with administration and staff regarding social adjustmentfactors of students in schools, at home and in the community.9. Counsels groups of students and/or parents regarding social adjustmentproblems.10. Serves as a case manager as assigned and maintains appropriate caserecords.11. Assists in upholding and enforcing department rules, administrativeregulations and board policy.12. Maintains professional competence through inservice education andparticipation in professional development activities.13. Assists in coordinating, developing, monitoring and evaluating theeffectiveness of individualized education plans.14. Observes pupils in classroom and/or playground.15. Interviews pupils as indicated.16. Observes children in special education classes on an ongoing basis.17. Attends and participates in meetings as deemed necessary and consistent with the needs of the district.18. Performs all duties required as a member of the child study team byadministrative code, state and federal laws, and board policy.19. Assumes other related duties/assignments assigned by the superintendentor student personnel services director.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year and salary to be determined by the board.EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually inaccordance with state law and provisions of the board'spolicy on evaluation of certified staff.APPROVED BY: BOARD OF EDUCATION____ DATE: 4/27/09_REVISED: ____Legal References:N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. Law Against DiscriminationN.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history records; employee in regular contactwith pupils; grounds for disqualification fromemployment; exceptionN.J.S.A. 18A:6-10 Dismissal and reduction in compensation of personsunder tenure in public school systemN.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examinations; requirementN.J.S.A. 18A:26-1 Citizenship of teachers, etc.N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1.1 Residence requirements prohibitedN.J.S.A. 18A:26-2 Certificates required; exceptionN.J.S.A. 18A:27 Employment and contractsN.J.S.A. 18A:28-3 No tenure for noncitizensN.J.S.A. 18A:28-5 Tenure of teaching staff membersN.J.S.A. 18A:28-8 Notice of intention to resign requiredN.J.S.A. 18A:46 Classes and facilities for handicapped childrenSee particularly:N.J.S.A. 18A:46-5.1 Basic child study team services; provision by boards ofeducation and state operated programsN.J.A.C. 6A:7 Managing for equality and equity in educationN.J.A.C. 6A:9 Professional licensure and standardsSee particularly:N.J.A.C. 6A:9-3.3 Professional standards for teachersN.J.A.C. 6A:9-5 General certification policiesN.J.A.C. 6A:9-8 Requirements for instructional certificateN.J.A.C. 6A:9-13.5 School social workerN.J.A.C. 6A:9-15 Required professional development for teachersN.J.A.C. 6A:14 Special educationN.J.A.C. 6A:16 Programs to support student developmentN.J.A.C. 6A:17 Students at risk of not receiving a publiceducationN.J.A.C. 6A:24 Urban education reform in the Abbott districtsSee particularly:N.J.A.C. 6A:24-6.1 Implementation of required programsN.J.A.C. 6A:32-4 Employment of teaching staffN.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.4 Evaluation of tenured teaching staff membersN.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.5 Evaluation of nontenured teaching staffmembersN.J.A.C. 6A:32-5.1 Standards for determining seniorityN.J.A.C. 6A:32-6 School employee physical examinationsN.J.A.C. 6A:32-7 Student recordsImmigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq.20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq., Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, (IDEA),reauthorized 1997, P.L. 105-17 (formerly the Education for All Handicapped Act)No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, P. L. 107-110, 20 U.S.C.A. 6301 et seq.29 U.S.C.A. 794 et seq. - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 197334 CFR 76.1 et seq. - General Administrative Regulation EDGAR34 CFR 77.1 et seq. - General Administrative Regulation EDGAR34 CFR 300 - Assistance to States for the Education of Children with DisabilitiesPage 4 of 5 Rev. 2/07Applies to Abbott districts onlyAgostini v. Felton, 65 U.S.L.W. 4524 (1997), overruling Aguilar v. Felton,473 U.S. 402 (1985)Honig v. Doe, 484 U.S. 305 (1988)Oberti v. Board of Education of Clementon School District, 995 F.2d 1204,1216-17 (3d Cir. 1993)Manual for the Evaluation of Local School Districts, Revised September 2002BBEA Teachers: Salary: Following the established BBEA Salary Guide ranging from $61,825 to $105,620. Stipend opportunities.Benefits: Full time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental Benefits. Sick, Personal, Serious Family Illness and Bereavement Days are included. BOUND BROOK SCHOOL DISTRICTPAY TRANSPARENCY LAW - P.L. 2024, C. 91Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer