Social Worker Office of Student Support Services SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Newark, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 72250 - 112250

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Instructional - Other Titles/Social Worker

Date Posted:
11/25/2025

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 .
Masters 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
1. 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
2. A degree from an accredited University in the target language; or
3. 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 students 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:$72250 - $112250
Employment Period:Ten (10) Months
Affiliation: Newark Teachers Union (NTU)

Newark Board of Education offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details please go to
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

Position Type:Instructional - Other Titles/Social WorkerDate Posted:11/25/2025Location:Office of Student Support Serv -410NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES 765 BOARD STREET NEWARK NJ 07102 ROGER LEÓN SUPERINTENDENT SOCIAL WORKER Office of Student Support Services (Pending availab...

Position Type:
Instructional - Other Titles/Social Worker

Date Posted:
11/25/2025

Location:
Office of Student Support Serv -410

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for an Emergency certificate as deemed necessary by .
Masters 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
1. 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
2. A degree from an accredited University in the target language; or
3. 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 students 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.