Impactful School Social Worker – Student & Family Support

ServingSchools; Wales (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT #4 in Maine is seeking a Long Term Sub Social Worker to support students in Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales. Anticipated dates: 9/1/26 – 10/23/26.

The role includes family and individual assessments, counseling services, and classroom observations. You will coordinate with teachers, the Director of Special Education, and the Pupil Evaluation Team to develop plans that remove barriers to learning and promote students’ well‑being and success.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Social Work and/or related field.
• Minimum of an Associate Social Worker (A.S.W.).

Responsibilities

• Family assessments involve one to three meetings with family members who directly affect the referred student. A family history is taken as well as a profile of the family’s present strengths and limitations. The data is analyzed and recommendations are made to the family and pupil evaluation team.
• Individual assessments may involve one to three meetings with the student and in some cases, classroom observations are completed. Date regarding the student’s past and present academic performance; social/familial relationships; emotional and physical development; and strengths and limitations is compiled. Recommendations are made to the pupil evaluation team. Individual assessments also include substance abuse evaluations.
• Classroom/playground observations involve one or more visitations to the classroom and/or playground. Student/teacher and student/peer relationships are observed as well as the student’s ability to adjust to the environmental and academic requirements. Recommendations are made to the pupil evaluation team.

Education

BS Degree in Social Work and/or related field

Minimum of an Associate Social Worker (A.S.W.)

Job description

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT #4 in Maine is seeking a Long Term Sub Social Worker to support students in Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales. Anticipated dates: 9/1/26 – 10/23/26.

The role includes family and individual assessments, counseling services, and classroom observations. You will coordinate with teachers, the Director of Special Education, and the Pupil Evaluation Team to develop plans that remove barriers to learning and promote students’ well‑being and success.