Social Worker - Grades K-8

Position: Social Worker – Special Education

Location: Helen Thompson Community School & Gardiner Regional Middle School

Date Position Available: 2025 - 2026 School Year

Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling or Psychology and Maine Licensure (LCSW) and current CHRC authorization through the State of Maine Department of Education.

Position Description: MSAD #11 is seeking a dynamic and compassionate School Social Worker to join our Student Support Team. This role is designed to provide school-based social work services across multiple schools within the district. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting student well-being, promoting positive school climates, and collaborating with educators, families, and community partners to support student success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support and interventions to students, including individual and group counseling sessions, as well as crisis response.
• Collaborate with special educators, support staff, service providers, parents, and administrators to develop and implement strategies that address student needs.
• Assist school teams with social-emotional learning, behavior intervention planning, and attendance improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with district policies and state/federal regulations.
• Participate in IEP meetings, offering data-informed feedback to support the development of appropriate goals.
• Conduct regular progress monitoring to track student growth and inform service adjustments.
• Travel routinely between assigned school sites to provide consistent support across settings.

To Apply: Please complete the online application found on the MSAD 11 website.

Deadline for Applications: This position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is found.