16 2026 2027 social worker jobs found

Job Description School Social Worker-Middle School of the Kennebunks 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...

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...

Job Description Position Title:Educational Technician II Social Emotional Learning Program Location:Shapleigh School Reports To:Josie Chadbourne Position Start Date:August 26, 2026 Required Certification:Maine Ed tech certification Application Deadline: August 1, 2026 or until filled The Kittery School District is currently seeking an Educational Technician II to work with students in the Social Emotional Learning program (ACHIEVE) who struggle with various functional and behavioral challenges throughout their school day. Responsibilities include supporting Special Education Teachers in implementing students' Individual Education Plans, collecting data, following behavior support plans, and instructing students in various content areas as assigned. This role works closely with elementary students in grades 6-8 with varying academic, developmental, and functional needs, including communication disorders, and may need to work in small groups. At times, this person...

Job Description Position Title:Educational Technician II Social Emotional Learning Program Location:Shapleigh School Reports To:Josie Chadbourne Position Start Date:August 26, 2026 Required Certification:Maine Ed tech certification Application Deadline: August 1, 2026 or until filled The Kittery School District is currently seeking an Educational Technician II to work with students in the Social Emotional Learning program (ACHIEVE) who struggle with various functional and behavioral challenges throughout their school day. Responsibilities include supporting Special Education Teachers in implementing students' Individual Education Plans, collecting data, following behavior support plans, and instructing students in various content areas as assigned. This role works closely with elementary students in grades 4-6 with varying academic, developmental, and functional needs, including communication disorders, and may need to work 1:1 or in small groups. At times, this...

Job Description Position Title:Educational Technician II Social Emotional Learning Program Location:Mitchell Elementary School Reports To:Josie Chadbourne Position Start Date:August 26, 2026 Required Certification:Maine Ed tech certification Application Deadline: August 1, 2026 or until filled The Kittery School District is currently seeking an Educational Technician II to work with students in the Social Emotional Learning program (ACHIEVE) who struggle with various functional and behavioral challenges throughout their school day. Responsibilities include supporting Special Education Teachers in implementing students' Individual Education Plans, collecting data, following behavior support plans, and instructing students in various content areas as assigned. This role works closely with elementary students in grades K-3 with varying academic, developmental, and functional needs, including communication disorders, and may need to work 1:1 or in small groups. At...

Job Description Position Title:Educational Technician II Functional Lifeskills Program Location:Shapleigh School Reports To:Josie Chadbourne Position Start Date:August 26, 2026 Required Certification:Maine Ed tech certification Application Deadline: August 1, 2026 or until filled The Kittery School District is currently seeking an Educational Technician II to work with 4-8th grade students in the Functional Lifeskills program who struggle with various functional challenges throughout their school day. Responsibilities include supporting Special Education Teachers in implementing students' Individual Education Plans, collecting data, following behavior support plans, and instructing students in various content areas as assigned. This role works closely with elementary students in grades 4-8 grade with varying academic, developmental, and functional needs, including communication disorders, and may need to work 1:1 or in small groups. At times, this person may need...

Job Description Position Title:Educational Technician II Functional Life skills Program Location:Mitchell Elementary School Reports To:Josie Chadbourne Position Start Date:August 26, 2026 Required Certification:Maine Ed tech certification Application Deadline: August 1, 2026 or until filled The Kittery School District is currently seeking an Educational Technician II to work with students in the Functional Lifeskills program who struggle with various functional challenges throughout their school day. Responsibilities include supporting Special Education Teachers in implementing students' Individual Education Plans, collecting data, following behavior support plans, and instructing students in various content areas as assigned. This role works closely with elementary students in grades K-3 with varying academic, developmental, and functional needs, including communication disorders, and may need to work 1:1 or in small groups. At times, this person may need to...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher, K-2 Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support Reiche Community School POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified Special Educator for our Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support Program at Reiche Community School. The Special Education Teacher works with students in both the mainstream and Special Education setting, and collaborates with the Program Social Worker to determine optimal programming for students. The teacher is responsible for overseeing the delivery of services in students' Individual Education Plans and providing specialized instruction to ensure that each student progresses in meeting IEP goals. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide evidence-based specially designed instruction to students with Individual Education Plans (IEP) to ensure that each student progresses in meeting the district's learning benchmarks Serve as case manager for each student, overseeing IEPs and...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher, K-2 Resource Room - Presumpscot Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified Special Educator for our Resource Room at Presumpscot Elementary School. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for overseeing the delivery of services in students' Individual Education Plans and providing specialized instruction to ensure that each student progresses in meeting IEP goals. Applicant should have a strong working knowledge and experience in PBIS or similar frameworks that support students' social/emotional growth. The ability to relate positively to students, parents, and staff is essential to this position. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide evidence-based Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) to students with Individual Education Plans (IEP) to ensure that each student progresses in meeting the district's learning benchmarks Serve as case manager and oversee each student's IEP,...

Job Description Special Education Teacher - Resource Room - Student Support Reports To IEP Coordinator, Building Principal, and Director of Special Services Salary Range Salary Range: $57,392 - $109,152 annually, pursuant to the KAKEA Collective Bargaining Agreement Appendix I Salary Scale (2026-2027) Position Summary The Resource Room Teacher provides specially designed instruction and support to students whose social-emotional, self-regulation, executive functioning, communication, and learning needs impact their ability to fully access the general education environment. The Resource Program focuses on developing the foundational skills students need to successfully participate in school, build relationships, manage emotions, solve problems, and engage in learning. The teacher collaborates with students, families, educators, and related service providers to create individualized programming that promotes independence, resilience, self-awareness, and academic...

Job Description Special Education Teacher - Resource Room - Student Support Reports To IEP Coordinator, Building Principal, and Director of Special Services Salary Range Salary Range: $57,392 - $109,152 annually, pursuant to the KAKEA Collective Bargaining Agreement Appendix I Salary Scale (2026-2027) Position Summary The Resource Room Teacher provides specially designed instruction and support to students whose social-emotional, self-regulation, executive functioning, communication, and learning needs impact their ability to fully access the general education environment. The Resource Program focuses on developing the foundational skills students need to successfully participate in school, build relationships, manage emotions, solve problems, and engage in learning. The teacher collaborates with students, families, educators, and related service providers to create individualized programming that promotes independence, resilience, self-awareness, and academic...

Job Description TITLE: Elementary Special Education Teacher, K-2 Resource Room - Rowe Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified Special Educator for our K-2 Resource Room at Amanda C. Rowe Elementary School. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for overseeing the delivery of services in students' Individual Education Plans and providing specialized instruction to ensure that each student progresses in meeting IEP goals. Applicant should have a strong working knowledge and experience in PBIS or similar frameworks that support students' social/emotional growth. The ability to relate positively to students, parents, and staff is essential to this position. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide evidence-based Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) to students with Individual Education Plans (IEP) to ensure that each student progresses in meeting the district's learning benchmarks Serve as case manager and oversee each...

Job Description TITLE: Speech-Language Pathologist - Multiple Openings District Wide POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking licensed Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) to provide speech and language services for K-12 students at schools within the Portland Public School District. The SLP will join a passionate, multidisciplinary team of teachers, ed-techs, social workers, occupational therapists and physical therapists. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Assesses all areas of speech and language development, using a variety of tools and data collection methods Completes required evaluation reports and IEPs for all students on their assigned caseload Cites data for all discussions of student progress, such as in present levels, IEP goals, or evaluation reports Delivers direct instruction to all students on their assigned caseload, grouping students to the extent appropriate; provides consultation as required by student IEPs Provides case management for...

Job Description TITLE: Cafeteria Worker II (0.75 FTE) - Deering High School POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Worker II for a 0.75 FTE position based at Deering High School. The position has a daily schedule of 6:30 am to 12:30 pm. Due to fluctuating student lunch schedules and variable needs within the Food Service Department, we are looking for a candidate who can be flexible with regard to schedule and location. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Sufficiently good physical condition with the ability to work 6 hours while standing Capable of doing paperwork and computerized point of sale Familiar with proper food safety procedures and food preparation, including maintaining personal hygiene, washing and slicing fruit and vegetables, proper food temperatures, avoiding cross-contamination, packaging food to maintain food quality, displaying food attractively, keeping surfaces and work area clean, and washing dishes Ability to follow...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, Beach Program (Self-Contained ASD) Multiple Openings at Ocean Ave Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools dedicated Special Education Ed Tech III / Behavioral Health Professional to support students in our Beach Program at Ocean Avenue Elementary School. With the supervision of the Director of Specialized Programs and School Principal, the Ed Tech / BHP assists the Special Education Teacher by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning, positive behavioral interventions and safety. Responsibilities involve working with students with behavioral and neuro-developmental disabilities, individually and in small groups to assess performance, reinforcing instruction, motivating learning, assisting with classroom management, data tracking, Mainecare billing documentation, and non-instructional duties. ** Multiple openings available. ** ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides specially...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher, Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support (Breathe Program) Longfellow Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified Special Educator for our Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support Program (a.k.e. "Breathe") at Longfellow Elementary School from August 24 to November 1, 2026. The LTS Special Education Teacher will work with students in both the mainstream and Special Education setting, and collaborate with the Program Social Worker to determine optimal programming for students. The LTS Special Education Teacher is responsible for overseeing the delivery of services in students' Individual Education Plans and providing specialized instruction to ensure that each student progresses in meeting IEP goals. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide evidence-based specially designed instruction to students with Individual Education Plans (IEP) to ensure that each student progresses in...