Garfield Park Academy·Willingboro Township, New Jersey
Provide social work services to students with learning, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges within a special education setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement trauma-informed interventions and connect families with community resources.
Garfield Park Academy is a special education school seeking a Middle School SOCIAL WORKER.
You must have your MSW to apply, LSW is preferred.
School Social Worker Certification is necessary.
This is a full time 10 month position.
Benefits include: tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, prescription benefits, and pension plan.
Please send resume, certifications, and salary requirements.
Garfield Park Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Visit our website at www.garfieldparkacademy.org to learn more about our school.
Job Type: Full-time
• Day shift
Work Location: In person
Please send resume, certifications, and salary requirements.
Garfield Park Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Visit our website at www.garfieldparkacademy.org to learn more about our school.
Job Type: Full-time
• Day shift
Work Location: In person
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) and hold or be able to obtain School Social Worker Certification. Experience with special education laws and working with students with behavioral challenges is required.
Market context
New Jersey school districts commonly look for school social workers to support student mental health, attendance, family engagement, and crisis response, so demand often follows district needs for student support services. These roles are competitive because employers typically require a master’s degree plus NJDOE school social worker or school counselor certification, and benefits such as health insurance and competitive compensation can make openings more selective. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform from the original job description, then confirm your certification details and tailor your application to school-based counseling and casework experience.