Social Worker-RSU 23 Old Orchard Beach Schools

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

Social Worker-RSU 23 Old Orchard Beach Schools

Regional School Unit 23 Loranger Memorial School - Old Orchard Beach, Maine Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5900824

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 25, 2026 2:01 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Social Worker

Loranger Memorial School, grades 3-8

2026-27School Year, FTE 1.0

Located a ½ mile from the Atlantic Ocean and 15 minutes from Portland, Loranger Memorial School is a 340 student, grades 3-8 school seeking a Social Worker to join our Team. The Social Worker acts as a Student Services Provider, Community Outreach Coordinator, and an IEP/504 Team Member. The successful candidate should possess the following:

Certification Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa
• Maine Department of Education CHRC (Criminal History Record Check) https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting
• Hold valid Maineclinical license (LCSW)

Qualifications / Job Summary

• Conduct mental health screeningsand crisis management support
• Assistteam memberswith making community connections
• Consult with team members to provide integrated programming
• Participate in the development of student goals, to include progress monitoring
• Provide direct counseling services in social/emotional learning, group and/or individual
• Experience working with students with a variety ofdisabilities
• Develop and deliver professional development training(s)for the district, school, and/or teams
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and share best practices
• Excellent communication with parents, teachers, administrators, community leaders and other stakeholders to promote and support student success
• Demonstrated ability of understanding and supporting the academic, social, and emotional needs of students
• Interest in participating in the school community outside of the classroom
• Exemplary time management and organizational skills

SALARY RANGE: $47,380 - 90,640

• Starting placement within the Collective Bargaining Agreement step scale is determined by prior credited experience and education level.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

RSU 23 is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Posted until filled

Application Procedure

• Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview
• Contact Cynthia Potenza, HR Manager if you have any questions regarding the online application process at 207-934-5751 x1925
• Hiring Manager: Heidi Butler, Special Education Director, 207-934-5751 x1913

Position Type: Full-time

Student Services > Social Worker

Contact Information

• Kati Glencross , Human Resources Manager
• 40 E Emerson Cummings Blvd
• Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064
• Phone: [phone] x1925
• Email: [e-mail]

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