Social Worker - Helen Thompson School

ServingSchools; Gardiner (ME); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

ServingSchools seeks a dynamic School Social Worker to support student well-being across all grade levels within MSAD #11. The role focuses on school-based social work services, collaboration with educators, families, and community partners to promote positive climates and student success.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work with Maine LCSW and CHRC authorization, and will contribute to IEP planning and data-driven service adjustments to support student growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling or Psychology and Maine Licensure (LCSW) and CHRC authorization.
• Experience partnering with educators, families, and community agencies.
• IEP participation and progress monitoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct student support with individual and group counseling and crisis response.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, service providers, parents, and administrators to implement strategies for student needs.
• Assist with social-emotional learning, behavior support planning, and attendance improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate records in line with district policies and state/federal regulations.
• Participate in IEP meetings and provide data-informed feedback for goal development.
• Conduct regular progress monitoring to adjust services as needed.

Skills

Social work expertise

Crisis counseling

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

LCSW license

CHRC authorization

Job description

Position: Social Worker

Location: Location To Be Determined

Date Position Available: 2026-2027 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 all grade levels within the school. 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 and district 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.

Teacher Pay Scale (2025-2026) Pending Negotiations

Placement on the scale is dependent upon degree and experience.

BS MS CAS

Level 1 $44,276 $46,712 $48,814

Level 17 $75,110 $79,242 $82,808