Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - SM Primary & Elementary Schools

ServingSchools; Livermore Falls (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spruce Mountain School District - RSU #73 in Maine is seeking a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker to support students at Spruce Mountain Primary (K-2) and Elementary (3-5). The social worker will address environmental, socio-economic and emotional barriers to learning and collaborate with IEP teams.

Applicants must have Maine LCSW or conditional license, CHRC fingerprinting, and knowledge of special education law.

Qualifications

• Requires CHRC fingerprinting per Maine law.
• Current Maine licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Conditional Clinical.
• Knowledge and understanding of special education law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop individual, group, or system-level interventions to address academic, social/emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs per IEPs.
• Collaborate with school personnel and parents to modify student intervention strategies.
• Maintain confidentiality and work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

CHRC compliance

LCSW licensure

Special education law knowledge

Education

LCSW license (Maine)

Job description

Spruce Mountain School District - RSU #73

Proudly Serving - Jay, Livermore, and Livermore Falls

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Spruce Mountain Primary & Elementary Schools

Description

RSU #73 is seeking a full-time school social worker to provide services to students in special education at Spruce Mountain Primary School (grades K-2) and Elementary School (3-5). Primarily, a school social worker will address environmental, socio-economic and emotional barriers that inhibit students from accessing maximum benefit from their education. The social worker will work one-on-one or in small groups as outlined in the students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEP).

The Successful Candidate Will

• Develop individual, group or system level interventions which improve identified problems or concerns, including academic, social / emotional / behavioral / mental health needs as they relate to educational progress according to the students’ Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Use research-based and technically sound practices to drive decision-making and interventions; and collaborate with school personnel and parents in order to develop and modify student intervention strategies.
• Communicate effectively, maintain effective working relationships, and function effectively as a team member, working collaboratively with others, as well as independently when appropriate.
• Maintain a willingness to be flexible and respond to the changing needs of clients and the district.
• Demonstrate knowledge and high standards of confidentiality.
• Work collaboratively as an interdisciplinary team member with community agencies, families, and school personnel.
• Contracted professionals will be considered.

Qualifications

• Maine State Law requires all school employees to be fingerprinted and pass a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) For more information please visit: https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting
• Current State of Maine licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Conditional Clinical
• Knowledge and understanding of special education law is preferred

All Interested Candidates Should Submit

• Current resume
• Completed RSU #73 Teacher Application
• Three current letters of recommendation with contact information
• CHRC certification or proof of application
• Clinical License
• College Transcripts
• Payscale for Social Worker (non contracted services) will follow the Teacher scale BA-0 $47,594 - DR-30+ $84,917

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