Long term Sub for Social Worker

MSAD #17; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is on the lookout for a dedicated Long Term Sub Special Education Social Worker. In this vital role, you will support students with diverse needs, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their social-emotional learning. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. You will work collaboratively with a committed team, focusing on innovative strategies to promote student achievement. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and are equipped with the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a valid Maine LCSW, LMSW-cc, LCPC, or LCPC-c license.
• Experience with children and adolescents with mental health needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues and parents.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Experience with children and adolescents

Understanding of child development

Social emotional learning

Education

Valid Maine LCSW, LMSW-cc, LCPC, or LCPC-c license

Job description

Long Term Sub Special Education Social Worker

The Oxford Hills School District is seeking excellent candidates for the position of Long Term Sub Special Education Social Worker.

Candidates must hold a valid Maine LCSW, LMSW-cc, LCPC, or LCPC-c license.

• Must be able to build positive relationships with students and staff and work well as part of a team.
• Experience with children and adolescents with mental health and behavioral needs is preferred.
• A deep understanding of child development and social emotional learning is required.

Reports to: Building Administrator and Director of Special Education

Work Schedule: 180 Day Contract

Start date: March 17th through the end of the School year

Application Deadline: When Suitable Candidate is Found

As a District, we are committed to our four Strategic Pillars: Healthy and Resilient Students, Maximizing Our Facilities to Support Learning, Recruiting and Growing Talent, and Rigorous, Relevant and Responsive Learning. We are invested in the well-being of our students and our staff.

OUR MISSION
The Oxford Hills School District, in partnership with families and communities, engages and supports all students in diverse and challenging learning opportunities to prepare them to graduate as healthy, responsible, and productive citizens, ready to succeed in our global societies.

As contributing members of the district’s learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

1. Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
2. Utilize best practices for motivating today’s students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
3. Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
4. Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.

Further, instructional staff will emphasize and employ practices that lead to improvement in student achievement by:

1. Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a “new basics” for learning across all grade levels;
2. Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;
3. Helping students develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever-expanding amount of information;
4. Employing effective lesson design by adjusting to students’ personal learning needs and preferences, including appropriate technology applications.

How To Apply: Applicants must complete the entire online application as well as provide cover letter, résumé, copy of certification, transcripts, and three current letters of reference to be considered for a position. Please be sure to provide complete reference information in the application for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.