11 social worker jobs found

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher, Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support, 3-5 (Breathe Program) Rowe Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified Special Educator for our Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support Program (a.k.a. "Breathe") at Rowe Elementary 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...

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 Ed Tech III (ASD experience preferred) Talbot Community Schol POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a dedicated Special Education Ed Tech III / Behavioral Health Professional to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or other neurodevelopmental disabilities at Talbot Community School. Under the supervision of the 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 neurodevelopmental 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. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides specially designed instruction (defined as instructional...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, FLS Program Moore Middle POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a dedicated Special Education Ed Tech III to support students in our Functional Life Skills Program at Moore Middle School. With the supervision of the Director of Specialized Programs and School Principal, the Ed Tech assists the Special Education Teacher by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning. Responsibilities involve working with students with significant and complex 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. The role requires patience, flexibility, strong teamwork skills, and a commitment to helping students build independence and access meaningful educational experiences. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Assisting students with...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, Functional Life Skills - Moore Middle POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a dedicated Special Education Ed Tech III to support students in our Functional Life Skills Program at [School]. With the supervision of the Director of Specialized Programs and School Principal, the Ed Tech assists the Special Education Teacher by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning. Responsibilities involve working with students with significant and complex 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. The role requires patience, flexibility, strong teamwork skills, and a commitment to helping students build independence and access meaningful educational experiences. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Assisting students with...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher & Case Manager, Resource Room - King Middle School POSITION OVERVIEW: We are seeking a dynamic, friendly, student-centered Special Education Teacher / Case Manager to join our teaching faculty at King Middle 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...

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: Speech-Language Pathologist, Early Childhood (Ages 35) - Multiple Openings District Wide POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks licensed, ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) to provide developmentally appropriate speech and language services for children ages 35 across district early childhood settings, including public pre-K and specialized early childhood programs. SLPs will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary early childhood team of teachers, ed-techs, social workers, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. This role emphasizes play-based, inclusive practices that support communication development within natural routines and environments, and strong partnerships with families and educators. ** There are multiple openings available for the 2026-2027 school year. ** ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct comprehensive, developmentally appropriate assessments of speech, language, social communication, and...

Job Description TITLE: Wayfinders Teaching Site Coordinator (After School) Positions at Rowe and Talbot PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The Wayfinders program is a 21st Century CLC grant-funded initiative hosted at Gerald E. Talbot Community School and Amanda C. Rowe Elementary School. The program primarily serves academically eligible 2nd through 5th-grade students from both schools. In partnership with Maine Audubon, we are building a curriculum that engages students in STEM and nature through hands-on experiences. Beyond science, we integrate literacy, social-emotional growth, youth leadership, nutrition, outdoor recreation, and the arts to provide a well-rounded out-of-school time experience. In its initial year, our goal is to provide outstanding programming for 80+ students. The program will run Mon, Tue, Thu, and Fri from September to May. Talbot hours will be 2:10-4:10 pm and Rowe hours will be Rowe: 3:30-5:30 pm. Our goal for the 26-27 school year is to have 2 classrooms of...

Job Description CLIMB Special Education Teacher - Intensive Education Program Lewiston Public Schools Job Title CLIMB Special Education Teacher Department Special Education Reports To Program Director/Director of Special Education Approved By J. Langlais, Superintendent Effective Date 10/02/2026 Status Full-time, salaried Salary Range $60,564 - $97,693 annually Position Summary Join an innovative team of educators supporting students with special needs in a specialized setting attached to a community school. To meet the needs of students with complex learning and developmental needs, Lewiston Public Schools has established a multidisciplinary intensive education program. The program provides individualized instruction while encouraging students to benefit from their peers and giving them access to naturalistic teaching settings. This role is part of a highly supported team that builds on a strong program structure for all...

Job Description Elementary Teacher (PreK-6) Lewiston Public Schools Job Title Elementary Teacher (PreK-6) Department Elementary Education Reports To Building Principal Approved By J. Langlais, Superintendent Effective Date 10/2/2026 Status Full-time, salaried Salary Range $45,518.26 - $85,857.57 annually Position Summary The Elementary Teacher creates a flexible elementary program and a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth. The teacher builds effective rapport with students and motivates them to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge that provide a strong foundation for their elementary education, in keeping with each student's abilities. The teacher also builds positive relationships with parents and colleagues. Essential Requirement: Availability The employee must be available and able to work five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, according to the Lewiston Public Schools schedule....