Social Worker - Windham Middle School

Job Details

Starting Date:Aug 21, 2025

Job Description

• This is a full-time school year only, benefits eligible position based at Windham Middle School.
  
  Windham Middle School has a dynamic team of special educators and support staff.
  We currently have an opening for a social worker who provides services to students with and without IEPs.
  The ability to connect with students and serve as a liaison between students, staff, and families is essential.
  The successful candidate will be able to provide direct instruction in social skills as outlined in students’ IEPs
  in addition to other responsibilities assigned.
  
  Below is a list of some of the essential duties and responsibilities for this position:
  
• Promote student learning and engagement by developing and delivering lessons based on
  appropriate instructional goals and ongoing assessments, while using a variety of instructional
  approaches and techniques in the least restrictive environment to meet the varied needs and
  learning styles of students.
  
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with families, colleagues, and students.
  
• Fulfill special education and 504 responsibilities, such as writing comprehensive IEP goals
  in compliance with IDEA and 504 timelines and district procedures.
  
• Use ongoing assessments and data collection in order to
  assess student growth in relation to goals, provide high-quality, inform instruction, meaningful feedback
  to foster student learning.
  
• Promote positive student behavior by developing a culture of respect, active student investment and participation, and rapport in the classroom.
  
• Have a reflective and open mindset with a willingness to grow and develop professionally.
  
• Participate in regularly scheduled special education department meetings.
  
• Perform other duties, as assigned by the building administrator, director of student services, or superintendent.

Student Services > Social Worker

Welcome to Windham Middle School

RSU 14 serves the beautiful Sebago Lakes communities of Windham and Raymond, which are located twenty minutes from Portland and thirty minutes from the cities of Lewiston/Auburn. The seven schools that comprise our district are dedicated to the success of all, including the 650 staff members and the 3300 students. Our school community hires only the most committed teaches who embrace the use of technology and 21st century teaching and learning standards to ensure the highest quality education. We seek to support, engage and develop high expectations for all students and staff members, and offer multiple opportunities for a rich and individualized educational experience. New and experienced teachers are provided multiple opportunities for professional growth, and partnerships with four local universities foster the belief that we are a community of learners. Consistently our students test above the state averages, exceed graduation rates and 86% of our students continue with post-secondary study.

Job Requirements

• Must hold a Maine Social Worker license (LCSW) and hold or be in the process of obtaining an approved Maine CHRC at time of hire.
• Postgraduate Certificate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

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• 1. What other types of skills do you have or licenses do you have that may be relevant to this position?
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• 2. Please account for and explain any gaps in employment during the past ten years.
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Contact Information

• Lisa Garneau
• 228 Windham Center Road
• Windham, Maine 04062
• Phone: 207-892-1800, x 2005
• Email: lgarneau@rsu14.org