Newark Board of Education
Social Worker - Office of Student Support Services (NBOE)
Newark Board of Education, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
Position Type:
Instructional - Other Titles/Social Worker
Date Posted: 3/10/2025
Location: Office of Student Support Serv -410 NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES 765 BOARD STREET, NEWARK, NJ 07102 ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT
SOCIAL WORKER Office of Student Support Services
(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)
The Superintendent invites all qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of
Social Worker
within the Office of Student Support Services.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for an Emergency certificate as deemed necessary by https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/certsandtitles/ . ' Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university. New Jersey Standard School Social Worker or eligible for an Emergency certificate. Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred. New Jersey Bilingual/Bicultural Education certificate preferred. The following three options are allowed as alternatives in lieu of possessing a New Jersey Bilingual/Bicultural Education certificate
You may present evidence of passing the oral and written language proficiency tests (OPI & WPT) in your target language with Language Testing International. The passing scores for both tests must be a minimum of Advanced Low; or A degree from an accredited University in the target language; or A World Language Certificate in the target language
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages mental health programming for the district. Develops and procures mental health resources and services for student's families, and staff. Confers with student support staff in planning strategies, adapting practices and making modifications that will assist children in meeting academic, social emotional, behavioral and career goals. Conduct trainings to promote mental health initiatives. Coordinates meetings with social service, mental health agencies, hospital centers, and other outside organizations/agencies to develop partnerships focused on mental health. Assists student support team members with strategies for involving and educating families, students, and school staff about mental health and referrals. Generates written professional reports at required intervals with statistical data. Knowledgeable about and adheres to the State and Federal regulations and established departmental procedures. Maintains and reports at required intervals accurate statistical data related to productivity Provides support around Title IV grant related activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Reports to:
Director of Student Support Services
SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD and UNION AFFILIATION
Salary: $70,125 - $109,375 (2025-26SY) Employment Period: Ten (10) Months Affiliation: Newark Teacher's Union (NTU)
Newark Board of Education offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to https://nboehrs.com/
HOW TO APPLY
The Newark Board of Education is only accepting electronic applications.
THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Date Posted: 3/10/2025
Location: Office of Student Support Serv -410 NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES 765 BOARD STREET, NEWARK, NJ 07102 ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT
SOCIAL WORKER Office of Student Support Services
(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)
The Superintendent invites all qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of
Social Worker
within the Office of Student Support Services.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for an Emergency certificate as deemed necessary by https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/certsandtitles/ . ' Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university. New Jersey Standard School Social Worker or eligible for an Emergency certificate. Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred. New Jersey Bilingual/Bicultural Education certificate preferred. The following three options are allowed as alternatives in lieu of possessing a New Jersey Bilingual/Bicultural Education certificate
You may present evidence of passing the oral and written language proficiency tests (OPI & WPT) in your target language with Language Testing International. The passing scores for both tests must be a minimum of Advanced Low; or A degree from an accredited University in the target language; or A World Language Certificate in the target language
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages mental health programming for the district. Develops and procures mental health resources and services for student's families, and staff. Confers with student support staff in planning strategies, adapting practices and making modifications that will assist children in meeting academic, social emotional, behavioral and career goals. Conduct trainings to promote mental health initiatives. Coordinates meetings with social service, mental health agencies, hospital centers, and other outside organizations/agencies to develop partnerships focused on mental health. Assists student support team members with strategies for involving and educating families, students, and school staff about mental health and referrals. Generates written professional reports at required intervals with statistical data. Knowledgeable about and adheres to the State and Federal regulations and established departmental procedures. Maintains and reports at required intervals accurate statistical data related to productivity Provides support around Title IV grant related activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Reports to:
Director of Student Support Services
SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD and UNION AFFILIATION
Salary: $70,125 - $109,375 (2025-26SY) Employment Period: Ten (10) Months Affiliation: Newark Teacher's Union (NTU)
Newark Board of Education offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to https://nboehrs.com/
HOW TO APPLY
The Newark Board of Education is only accepting electronic applications.
THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER