CareerPlan

26-27 High School Social Worker

Newark, NJ, usFull-time$65k–$103k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-11

Core

Case manager and clinician supporting special education and general education students to reach academic and social potential.

Role type

School social worker (IC)

Builds

Individual and group counseling plans, behavior intervention plans, crisis support

Domain

Education + Mental Health/Social Services

Required skills

Clinical counseling skills, crisis intervention, behavior management, IEP process knowledge, community resource navigation, case management, adolescent counseling

Preferred skills

Experience with special education assessments, de-escalation techniques, stakeholder communication

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Serve as case manager for students with special needs and Child Study Team referrals; Provide group and individual counseling; Deliver crisis counseling to students and families; Implement behavior intervention plans and monitor progress; Communicate with parents and stakeholders regarding IEPs; Create safe school environment through behavior management techniques.