Overview
Join our dedicated Child Study Team as a vital member committed to supporting students' educational and emotional development.
Duties
- Manage a caseload of approximately 20–30 students, ensuring comprehensive support and compliance with all requirements
- Facilitate and support student-centered and interdisciplinary team meetings
- Conduct informal observations to assess student needs and inform programming
- Oversee the development and implementation of each student’s IEP in accordance with regulations for out-of-district placements
- Serve as the primary liaison between families and sending districts, fostering strong communication and collaboration
- Provide coaching, consultation, and feedback to teaching staff to support effective practices
- Deliver in-class support to students and staff as needed
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members (Education, Speech, OT, PT, Nursing) to support individualized student programming
- Support the implementation of curriculum and instructional strategies aligned with student needs
- Participate in ongoing professional development to expand knowledge in areas such as assistive technology, mobility supports, and specialized curriculum
- Provide families and staff with resources, strategies, and guidance to address students’ individual needs
- Connect families with appropriate community-based resources
- Organize and facilitate parent/family information sessions
- Design and lead staff trainings and in-service presentations on professional development days
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Experience
- Proven experience working with children in educational or clinical settings, especially within special education.
- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or Education
- NJ School Social Work, Psychology or LDT-C Certificate
- NJ State licensure in respective discipline
- Familiarity with IEP development processes and legal requirements related to special education services.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities and implementing individualized support plans.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including teachers, nurses, related services and families to promote positive outcomes for students.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person