Job Description
Job Description
School Social Worker-Mildred L Day School
Salary
$57,392 to $109,152.00 annual salary
KAKEA CBA Appendix I salary scale (2026-2027 school year)
Position Overview
As a School Social Worker, you will assist in the development of students' personal, emotional, and social growth to enable them to benefit from their educational program. Effective communication skills are required to work collaboratively with related service providers, coordinate with general education staff, and work with families and outside agencies.
Reports To: Special Services Director and Building Principal
Qualifications
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
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
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.
Welcome to ATX Learning
RSU 21 encompasses the schools of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel. Situated on the Atlantic coastline 30 minutes south of Portland and 1.5 hours north of Boston, MA, our students enjoy living in one of New England's most beautiful and accessible locales. Approximately 2,600 students attend our six schools, where they are prepared for meaningful citizenship through a wide variety of academic and co-curricular programming. For further information on our school district, please check out our website: www.rsu21.net
School Social Worker-Mildred L Day School
Salary
$57,392 to $109,152.00 annual salary
KAKEA CBA Appendix I salary scale (2026-2027 school year)
Position Overview
As a School Social Worker, you will assist in the development of students' personal, emotional, and social growth to enable them to benefit from their educational program. Effective communication skills are required to work collaboratively with related service providers, coordinate with general education staff, and work with families and outside agencies.
Reports To: Special Services Director and Building Principal
Qualifications
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
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
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.
Welcome to ATX Learning
RSU 21 encompasses the schools of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel. Situated on the Atlantic coastline 30 minutes south of Portland and 1.5 hours north of Boston, MA, our students enjoy living in one of New England's most beautiful and accessible locales. Approximately 2,600 students attend our six schools, where they are prepared for meaningful citizenship through a wide variety of academic and co-curricular programming. For further information on our school district, please check out our website: www.rsu21.net
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