Anticipated Preschool Social Worker

Anticipated Preschool Social Worker JobID: 1030Position Type:Child Study Team/Social WorkerDate Posted:3/30/2026Location:Walnut Ridge SchoolDate Available:09/01/2026Additional Information: Show/HideANTICIPATED PRESCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERREPORTS TO: Director of Special Services/Supervisor of Special Services/PrincipalQUALIFICATIONS:Hold the appropriate credentials in social work, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-14.5Minimum experience working with families and community health and social services agencies as determined by the boardEffective problem-solving, human relations and communication skillsDigital literacy is required.Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien statusJOB GOAL:To help students resolve such personal, emotional, and social problems as to interfere with their adjustment to school and their capacity to enjoy the fullest benefits of the education offered to them by supporting individual IEPs.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Collaborate with all relevant preschool instructional staff, administrators, and support personnel to support the school district family services program;Coordinate with other available school district resource staff to reach out to families, determine individual family needs, advocate on their behalf, and obtain appropriate community services;Provide follow-up, including a review of child needs, when necessaryFacilitate access to community social services, when appropriateCollaborate with assigned school district personnel to design and provide a parent involvement program based on identified needs and parent survey responses;Help parents learn about child development, nutrition, safety, and how to support their child's learning.Conduct social history assessments to assess past and present personal and family history, social-emotional/ behavioral status, socio-economic and cultural differences.Conduct risk assessments as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assess student safety as needed per District Policy 5350.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.Plans in community 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 for Social History Evaluations.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-emotional well-being.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.Conduct both individual and group counseling to students in need of social-emotional support as dictated by their IEP and Social-Emotional goals/objectivesServes as a Special Education case manager as assigned and maintains appropriate case records.Assists in upholding and enforcing department rules, administrative regulations and board policy.Maintains professional competence through inservice education and participation in professional development activities.Assists in coordinating, developing, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of individualized education plans.Complete student observations within multiple school settings as needed.Attends and participates in meetings as deemed necessary and consistent with the needs of the district, including staff meetings and staff committees as appropriate. Turnkey's information about student's development and disabilities for personnel.Performs 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 Director of Special Services, Supervisor of Special Services and/or Principal.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Salary and work year to be determined as mutually agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.Salary Range: $57,330 $107,184 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications, and in accordance with VTEA contract salary guide.