Frontline Applicant Tracking - Bogota Public Schools

Openings as of 4/22/2025

Social Worker

JobID: 1454

Position Type:
  Student Support Services/Social Worker


Date Posted:
  1/30/2025


Location:
  E. Roy Bixby


Date Available:
  04/30/2025


  
Job Summary:
 
Bogota Public Schools is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker to provide essential social-emotional and mental health support to students. The ideal candidate will collaborate with educators, families, and community agencies to remove barriers to learning, support students' well-being, and contribute to a positive school climate.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
• Provide individual and group counseling services to students addressing social, emotional, and behavioral concerns.

• Conduct social history evaluations and functional behavioral assessments as part of Child Study Team evaluations.

• Assist in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans.

• Serve as a liaison between the school, families, and community resources to ensure students receive necessary support.

• Support attendance initiatives and interventions to improve student engagement and reduce chronic absenteeism.

• Assist in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and risk assessments for students experiencing significant challenges.

• Develop and implement social-emotional learning (SEL) programs to foster a positive school climate.

• Maintain accurate case records and documentation in compliance with NJDOE regulations and district policies.

• Participate in Child Study Team meetings, IEP meetings, and parent conferences.

• Conduct home visits when necessary to assess family needs and provide additional support.

• Stay current with professional development related to mental health, special education laws, and best practices in school social work.
 
Qualifications:
 
• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.

• Valid New Jersey School Social Worker Certification.

• Experience working in a school or child-focused setting preferred.

• Strong knowledge of intervention strategies, mental health supports, and trauma-informed care.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations, including students with disabilities.
 
Work Environment:
 
• School-based setting with occasional home visits or community outreach.

• May require participation in after-school meetings, IEP conferences, or crisis response situations.
  
  FLSA Status: Exempt 
 
 





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