Biddeford Schools are seeking: Social WorkerYou can be an educatoranywhere! Come and talk to us about a different experience.Specific Job Details: - Work with a specific program (Behavioral Programming) for students with social/emotional and behavioral needs.- Provide both group and individual Social Work and working in tandem with staff to support and implement social/emotional curriculum.- Responsible for communicating with parents, attending IEP Meetings and Measuring Social Work Goals.- Licensed Social WorkerQUALIFICATIONS: 1. Licensed by State of Maine Social Work Registration Board.2. Successful experience working with children and families.3.
Knowledge of and experience working with community and state agencies.4. Valid DOE Criminal Record History CheckREPORTS TO: Director of Special EducationPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Supports students and families to promote academic, social and emotional growth.2. Facilitating referrals to the Department of Human Services per school committee policy.3.
Coordinating and consulting with community resources, and other interested community residents.4. Organizing and providing training programs for parents.5. Maintaining complete records on all in-school referrals and case management.Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine CommunityLocated along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beachesViews of the Saco River to its westLess than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland AreaLess than two hours north of Boston.Home to a growing population of diverse residentsPicturesque downtownMaine's youngest city with a median age of 29 in the historic downtownThriving economyMany recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayakingEqual OpportunityThe School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity.The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the strongest commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program.
Selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions. For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.Criminal Background CheckAll employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprintingPlease see other Job Openings at : Biddeford Schools Dayton SchoolSouthern Maine Administrative Collaborative