Job Description

RSU5 DURHAM-FREEPORT-POWNAL

Social Worker- Long Term Substitute

2026-2027

Freeport High School

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 RSU5. 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.
• Responds 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 Socal 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.

Please apply directly on our district website: www.rsu5.org