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CST School Social Worker

Foundation Academies
Location
Trenton, NJ
Posted
10 days ago
Department
Social Work/Counseling
Salary
$65,000-$80,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Master’s degree in Social Work
  • Valid New Jersey School Social Worker certificate or documented eligibility
  • Experience with school-based CST, special education, clinical, or child and family services strongly preferred
  • Working knowledge of IDEA, New Jersey special education regulations, IEPs, LRE, FERPA, and procedural safeguards
  • Strong assessment, documentation, communication, and case management skills
  • Ability to manage a caseload of approximately 20–25 scholars
Nice to have
  • New Jersey social work license preferred
What the job really is

The CST School Social Worker at Foundation Academies will support scholars and families through the special education process, including case management, social work evaluations, and IEP development. Daily responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing counseling, managing IEP compliance, and collaborating with families and educators to ensure students receive necessary support.

Benefits
  • Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
  • Windows-based laptop
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid school breaks aligned with the academic calendar
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage for you and your family
  • Pension Plan participation through the New Jersey Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution options
Things to weigh
  • No salary range mentioned in the job description, but a range of $65,000-$80,000 is provided separately
  • The role requires strong knowledge of specific regulations and compliance, which may limit flexibility in approach
  • Experience with Frontline and special education systems is necessary, which may require additional training for some candidates
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