6 2026 2027 social worker jobs found in Portland, ME

Job Description TITLE: Part-Time Social Worker (0.5 FTE) Portland High POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a talented, dedicated social work provider to join the Student Support Team and support multilingual students at Portland High School. This position works as part of a team of student support professionals in the building and also collaborates with all district school social work providers in the Portland Public Schools. Social work providers address barriers that impede students' abilities to access their education by evaluating, engaging, and providing direct and indirect services to support social and emotional wellness and academic success. In alignment with the district's Strategic Plan and the Social Work Code of Ethics, Portland Public Schools social work providers provide social emotional support, clinical interventions, and advocacy to students and families to reduce barriers and improve educational outcomes. Strong candidates will have...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher, Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support (Breathe Program) Moore Middle POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified special educator for our Breathe Program at Lyman Moore Middle School. The Special Education Teacher / Case Manager works with Breathe Program students in both mainstream and special education settings, and collaborates with the Breathe Program Social Worker and BCBA to determine optimal programming for students. The Breathe 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 meeting the district's learning benchmarks Serve as case...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher, Resource Room - Reiche Community School POSITION OVERVIEW: We are seeking a dynamic, friendly, student-centered Special Education Teacher / Case Manager to join our team at Reiche Community School. The successful candidate will be adept at providing an atmosphere and an environment conducive to the academic, social, and emotional development of individuals, ensuring equitable access to learning opportunities for all students. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and adjusting curricular and instructional materials to monitor student progress and meet the needs of a range of learners. Communicating and interacting with students, parents, colleagues and community members are essential in this role. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide evidence-based Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in all academic and functional skill areas to students with Individual Education Plans (IEP) to...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, 3-5 Resource Room - Longfellow Elementary, 26-27 SY Join our Longfellow Team! Portland Public Schools seeks a highly qualified special educator at Longfellow Elementary School to support special education students in grades 3-5. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for overseeing the delivery of services in students' Individual Education Plans and providing specialized instruction in alignment with IEP's to ensure that each student progresses in meeting IEP goals and reporting and communicating data to all constituencies. Candidates should have familiarity with K-5 curriculum, strong relationship-building skills, and a collaborative, data-driven approach. Candidates should have experience with Restorative Practices, PBIS or similar frameworks that support students' social and emotional growth and learning as well as knowledge of intervention practices to support students academic growth. ESSENTIAL...

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...