School Social Worker

Overview Full Time position: School Social Worker – Middle School of the Kennebunks, Kennebunk, ME, US. Salary Range: $57,392 to $109,152 annually. Salary per KAKEA CBA Appendix I Salary Scale (2026–2027 school year). Position Title: School Social Worker – Middle School of the Kennebunks Responsibilities Student-Centered: Provide individual and/or group services for identified students; consult with guidance counselors, school nurses, school psychologists, principals, classroom teachers, and special education teams as needed; assist in student crisis management and coordinate follow-up supports with staff, families, and students. Communication: Meet and consult with parents/guardians regarding student-related issues; provide support services and referral resources for special education students and their families; complete family/social histories as determined by the special education team; participate in school and district crisis intervention response teams. Organized Approach: Assist in the development and monitoring of positive behavior support plans; support families in developing and monitoring home/school behavior transition plans. Operational Excellence: Serve as liaison between school, families, and community service providers (e.g., hospitals, clinicians, counselors); participate as a member of special education teams, including attendance at meetings and IEP participation; support development of annual goals, objectives, and quarterly progress updates for social work services; assist with re-entry planning following suspension, hospitalization, or out-of-district placement; perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Services. Key Competencies Resourceful: Uses available resources to maximize student support Goals-based: Sets meaningful, measurable goals and tracks progress Analytical thinking: Uses data to inform intervention and decision-making Outcomes-focused: Maintains urgency and accountability for student outcomes Motivator: Encourages students, staff, and families toward positive growth Team player: Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams Effective communicator: Communicates clearly and professionally Relationship-oriented: Builds trust and strong relationships with students and families Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Social Work Valid State of Maine Social Worker license Successful experience working with school-age children Experience working with students with special needs Experience collaborating with outside agencies Strong communication, organizational, diagnostic, and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team Other Details Reasonable Accommodations: RSU 21 will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or applicable law. Terms of Employment: Regular school year for professional staff. Salary determined by applicable collective bargaining agreement and Board policy. Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated by the building administrator or team leader in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of support services personnel. Apply Internal Applicants: Submit a Letter of Interest (upload it where the resume is requested). No resume or letters of reference are required. External Applicants: Submit a current resume/CV and three letters of reference. Incomplete applications will not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr ServingSchools