School Social Worker

School Social Worker JobID: 1040 Position Type: Student Support Services/Social WorkerDate Posted: 9/3/2026Location: Special Services DepartmentDate Available: 10/19/2026 Closing Date: 09/18/2026 Additional Information: Show/HidePLEASANTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLSPLEASANTVILLE, NEW JERSEYJOB DESCRIPTIONSpecial Services TITLE: SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERQUALIFICATIONS:Hold a New Jersey Educational Services Certificate with a School Social Worker Endorsement in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:27.1 et seq., and N.J.A.C. Title 6 Chapter 11.Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education and demonstrated ability to effectively provide testing, evaluations, and counseling services.Minimum experience working with families and community health and social services agencies as determined by the board.Exhibit positive interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver, or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employmentDemonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and concisely in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative. Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for work processing, data management, information retrieval, visual presentations, and telecommunications.Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education. During the initial six-month period, provide a sworn statement that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person's offense in accordance with 18A:6- 7.1.Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4Pass the state-required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.Meet such alternates to the above qualifications, as the Superintendent may deem appropriate, acceptable, and legal.REPORTS TO: Director of Special ServicesJOB GOAL:Provide 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.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Observation, Evaluation and Assessment of StudentsParticipates in the evaluation, classification and placement of all pupils with special needs.Assesses a student in terms of personal and family history, socio-economic and cultural differences.Evaluates the configuration of factors within the home, community and school as related to a student's current social and academic adjustment.Interprets the implications of significant social findings as a member of the child study team, and participates in educational planning for exceptional students.Observes pupils in classroom and/or playground.Interviews pupils as indicated.Observes children in special education classes on an ongoing basis.Interaction with Students, Parents, School and CommunityPlans home visits or office interviews with family members to assess past and present history and development as well as family dynamics and interactions that are relevant to the child's adjustment.Maintains an ongoing relationship with families for the purpose of: sharing information regarding educational planning and programming for the student; assisting the family in utilizing appropriate community resources; and providing counseling to family members and/or students to facilitate social adjustment.Initiates, facilitates and maintains liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet special needs. Refers parents and child to agencies when appropriate.Consults with administration and staff regarding social adjustment factors of students in schools, at home and in the community.Counsels groups of students and/or parents regarding social adjustment problems.Serves as a case manager, as assigned, and maintains appropriate case records. Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information in student files.Assists in upholding and enforcing department rules, administrative regulations and board policy.Maintains professional competence through in-service education and participation in professional development activities.Assists in coordinating, developing, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of individualized education plans.Attends and participates in meetings as deemed necessary and consistent with the needs of the district.OtherPerforms all duties required as a member of the child study team by administrative code, state and federal laws, and board policy.Assumes other related duties/assignments assigned by the superintendent or special services director.Assists in the development and delivery of in service programs and parent seminars.Keeps the staff and community informed of the schools' counseling services.Maintains professional competence through continuing education and other professional growth activities.Observes pupils in classrooms and other school settings.Serves as a consultant to parents, school personnel and community groups on child development and mental health topics.Cooperates with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies.Performs all duties required as a member of the child study team by administrative code, state and federal laws and board policy.Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or special services director.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.Speak and hear.Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month employee, salary and work year as set by the PEA Contract.SALARY RANGE FOR NEW STAFF TO THE DISTRICT:MA/ Step 1 - $74,129.00 to DOC/ Step 11- $82,139.00Candidates with previous experience will receive credit up to the eleventh step on the salary guide for previous teaching experience in a public school district. BENEFITS: Medical, dental, and vision insuranceNew Jersey State Pensions & BenefitsPaid sick and personal timeOptional 403(b) retirement plan (employee-funded)Optional disability insurance (employee-funded) ANNUAL EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluationsApproved by: Pleasantville BOEDate: October 13, 2015Revised: LEGAL REFERENCES:N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. Law Against DiscriminationN.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record; employee in regular contact with pupils; grounds for disqualification from employment; exceptionN.J.S.A. 18A:6-10 Dismissal and reduction in compensation of persons under tenure in public school systemN.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 Officers and employeesN.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:40A Substance abuse SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER (continued)N.J.S.A. 18A:46 Classes and facilities for handicapped children See particularly:N.J.S.A. 18A:46-5.1 Basic child study team services; provision by boards of education and state operated programsN.J.S.A. 18A:46-11 Psychological and other examinationsN.J.A.C.. 6A:7 Managing equality and equity in educationN.J.A.C.. 6A:9 Professional licensure and standards See particularly:N.J.A.C.. 6A:9-3.3 Professional standards for teachersN.J.A.C. 6A:9B State board of examiners and certification See particularly:N.J.A.C.. 6A:9B-5 General certification policiesN.J.A.C.. 6A:9B-9 Requirements for educational services certificateN.J.A.C.. 6A:9B-12.9 School psychologistN.J.A.C.. 6A:9C-3 Required professional development for teachers and school leadersN.J.A.C. 6A:10 Educator effectiveness See particularly:N.J.A.C. 6A:10-2.1 et seq. Evaluation of teaching staff membersN.J.A.C. 6A:10-4.1 et seq. Components of teacher evaluationN.J.A.C. 6A:10-6.1 et seq. Evaluation of teaching staff members other than teachers, principals, viceprincipals and assistant principalsN.J.A.C.. 6A:14 Special educationN.J.A.C.. 6A:16 Programs to support student developmentN.J.A.C.. 6A:32-4 Employment of teaching staffN.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 recordsN.J.A.C.. 6A:32-8 Attendance and pupil accounting Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq.Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seqNo Child Left Behind Act of 2001, P. L. 107-110, 20 U.S.C.A. 6301 et seq.Agostini 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)