School Social Worker: Counseling & IEP Support

Regional School Unit 23 - Old Orchard Beach, ME; Old Orchard Beach (ME); On-site; USD 47,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

RSU 23 Old Orchard Beach seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for Loranger Memorial School (grades 3-8) as a 1.0 FTE for the 2026-27 school year. The social worker will provide direct counseling, IEP/504 team support, mental health screening, crisis response and community outreach.

Qualified candidates must hold a Maine LCSW and complete CHRC checks, with strong communication for families, teachers, administrators, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Conduct mental health screenings and crisis management support.
• Assist team with community connections and integrated programming.
• Participate in development of student goals and progress monitoring.
• Provide direct counseling in social/emotional learning, group and individual settings.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and meet student needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver professional development for the district, school, and teams.
• Communicate effectively with parents, teachers, administrators and community members.
• Support academic, social, and emotional needs of students.

Skills

Mental health screening

Crisis management

Community outreach

IEP/504 collaboration

Direct counseling

Communication with families

Time management

Education

LCSW license

Maine CHRC compliance

Job description

RSU 23 Old Orchard Beach seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for Loranger Memorial School (grades 3-8) as a 1.0 FTE for the 2026-27 school year. The social worker will provide direct counseling, IEP/504 team support, mental health screening, crisis response and community outreach.

Qualified candidates must hold a Maine LCSW and complete CHRC checks, with strong communication for families, teachers, administrators, and community partners.