Social Worker - Helen Thompson School

Servingschools; Gardiner (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

MSAD #11 is seeking a dynamic School Social Worker to join our Student Support Team for the 2026-2027 school year. The role provides school-based social work services across all grade levels, supporting student well-being and collaborating with educators, families and community partners.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling or Psychology with Maine LCSW licensure and CHRC authorization.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field as listed.
• Maine Licensure (LCSW) and CHRC authorization required.
• Experience or ability to work with school-based programs and IEP processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and interventions to students, including individual and group counseling, and crisis response.
• Collaborate with special educators, support staff, service providers, parents, and administrators to 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 appropriate goals.
• Conduct regular progress monitoring to track student growth and inform service adjustments.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Collaboration with educators

Recordkeeping

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling or Psychology

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