Long Term Substitute Social Worker

Social Worker
- Long Term Substitute

Freeport High School is seeking a long-term substitute school social worker to support students' social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. This is a full-time position within RSU
5. This position will run from approximately the beginning of October until the end of January.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and small-group counseling to students facing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
• Serve as a member of the student support team, collaborating with administrators, counselors, teachers, and families.
• Respond to crisis situations and conduct risk assessments as needed.
• Develop and monitor student support plans.
• Connect students and families with community resources and outside agencies.
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation in compliance with school and legal requirements.
• Participate in student support team meetings, IEP meetings, and relevant staff meetings.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work or a Masters in Counseling required.
• Active LCPC or LCSW license.
• Experience working with adolescents in a school or clinical setting preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, and staff in a fast-paced high school environment.

Pay for this position is designated at $150.00 per day, after 10 consecutive days in the same assignment the rate for this position is designated at $297.70.

Requirements:

• Must hold valid CHRC Certification from the ME Dept. of Education.
• Must hold a valid LCPC or LCSW license.

Position remains open until suitable candidate is found.