Social Worker-RSU Orchard Schools

Social Worker

Loranger Memorial School, grades 3-8 2026-27 School Year, FTE Located a mile from the Atlantic Ocean and 15 minutes from Portland, Loranger Memorial School is a 340 student, grades 3-8 school seeking a social worker to join our team. The social worker acts as a student services provider, community outreach coordinator, and an IEP/504 team member. The successful candidate should possess the following:

Certification requirements:

• Citizenship, residency or work visa
• Maine Department of Education CHRC (Criminal History Record Check)
• Hold valid Maine clinical license (LCSW)

Qualifications / job summary:

• Conduct mental health screenings and crisis management support
• Assist team members with making community connections
• Consult with team members to provide integrated programming
• Participate in the development of student goals, to include progress monitoring
• Provide direct counseling services in social/emotional learning, group and/or individual
• Experience working with students with a variety of disabilities
• Develop and deliver professional development training(s) for the district, school, and/or teams
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and share best practices
• Excellent communication with parents, teachers, administrators, community leaders and other stakeholders to promote and support student success
• Demonstrated ability of understanding and supporting the academic, social, and emotional needs of students
• Interest in participating in the school community outside of the classroom
• Exemplary time management and organizational skills

Equal opportunity employer: RSU 23 is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.