24-25 Social Worker - Newark, United States - MPTCS

MPTCS

Verified Company

Newark, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Social Worker

MISSION:

The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond.

WHO YOU ARE:

A compassionate, emotionally intelligent social worker to act as an advocate and help students foster their capacities and coping mechanisms to improve and better their daily lives and experiences, within specified standards and timescales.

Do you have what it takes?
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Education and Experience:

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Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.-
New Jersey Permanent School Social Worker certificate.

THE ROLE:

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Confer with and support teachers in planning strategies, adapting teaching practices, and making modifications that will assist children in meeting the Teaching and

Learning Expectations:
Standards of Quality
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Conduct regular, periodic visits to classrooms, to observe and model appropriate strategies and interventions
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Coordinate meetings in which professionals in all disciplines and families where appropriate, have the opportunity to consult, collaborate, and plan as a team
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Assist teachers with strategies for involving and educating families
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Gather data related to the performance of identified youngsters through interviews of students, parents, school staff, and contact with social services, mental health agencies, hospital centers, and other individuals and agencies having knowledge of the student
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Generate written professional reports
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Actively participate in CST meetings to determine the need for eligibility, programs, and the development of an Individualized Educational Program (IEP).
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Knowledgeable about and adheres to the State and Federal regulations and established departmental procedures
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Serve as a resource to families, students, and school/center staff to assist in the dissemination of information, referral for services, and the development of program planning
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Monitor the progress of pupils within their jurisdiction
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Foster positive relationships with staff, school administrators, teachers, students, and parent:

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Maintain and report at required intervals accurate statistical data related to productivity and case responsibilities
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Perform other duties as assigned.
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Salary range: BA $61,912 - $86,912 / MA 62, ,412
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Term of Employment: 10.5 Months
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Union: MPTEA

Are You Ready To Join The Village?

Here's what you can expect-
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The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity:

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Healthcare:

Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
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Family Focus:

Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones
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Pension:

Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
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Learning & Development:

A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
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Bonus

We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded.

Marion P.

Thomas Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.