Anticipated Social Worker/ School Psychologist

Anticipated Social Worker/ School Psychologist JobID: 675

Position Type:

Child Study Team/Social Worker

Date Posted:

6/3/2024

Location:

Vernon Township High School

Date Available:

09/01/2024

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Anticipated School Psychologist or Social Worker

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid New Jersey School Psychologist Endorsement OR Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and School Social Worker Endorsement

• Minimum experience as determined by the Board of Education

• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education and/or demonstrated ability to effectively provide testing, psychological evaluation and counseling services as per N.J.A.C 6A14.

• Effective problem-solving, strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Independent use of word processing, E-Mail, Internet and appropriate software applications (Frontline IEP, Genesis, Google Suite, etc.) is highly desirable.

• Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts educationally relevant psychological evaluations of children and writes reports with educationally relevant information OR Conduct social history assessments to assess past and present personal and family history, social-emotional/ behavioral status, socio-economic and cultural differences.

• Participates in the identification, evaluation, and program development as appropriate for special education students.

• Develop and or oversee an Individualized Education Plan as per New Jersey Administrative Code.

• Conduct risk assessments as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assess student safety as needed per District Policy 5350.

• Work collaboratively with related services, administration, teachers, school staff, behaviorists, nurses, aides, parents, and students to coordinate, develop, and facilitate the implementation of student learning programs/needs and monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of individualized education plans .

• Serve as a case manager as assigned and works in collaboration with Child Study Team administrative staff to maintain appropriate case records.

• Provide both individual and group school-based counseling to special education students as dictated by IEP and Social-Emotional goals/objectives

• Maintain professional competence through continuing education and other professional growth activities.

• Observe pupils in classrooms and other school settings.

• Perform all duties required as a member of the child study team by administrative code, state and federal laws and board policy.

• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or Director of Special Services, Supervisor of Special Services, and building principals.