Virtual School Social Worker - Maine

Parallel is hiring a Maine Licensed School Social Worker for a fully remote, part-time opportunity supporting students at one elementary school.

This assignment is approximately two days per week, with flexibility in choosing which two consistent weekdays work best around the school’s other service providers.

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual social work services according to each student’s IEP.
• Support approximately 11 students, currently in grades K–6, within a Pre-K–6 school.
• Help students build coping skills, social skills, peer interaction, social problem-solving, and executive functioning skills.
• Provide 30-minute individual sessions. Some students receive services twice per week, while others are seen once per week.
• Schedule consultation time with teachers and school staff.
• Collaborate with families, educators, IEP teams, and related service providers.
• Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs.

What You’ll Need

• Active Clinical Social Worker license (LCSW).
• Valid Maine license or certification for school social work practice.
• Minimum of one year of full-time, on-site school social work experience, excluding internships.
• Experience providing counseling, social-emotional support, and behavioral interventions in a school setting.
• Experience collaborating with IEP teams and supporting measurable student goals.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Access to a private workspace, reliable computer, webcam, and high-speed internet connection.

Schedule and Assignment Details

• Fully remote
• Part-time, approximately two consistent school days per week
• Flexible weekdays based on coordination with speech, occupational therapy, and other providers
• All student sessions are currently individual rather than group-based
• Anticipated start date: August 31, 2026
• 1099 contract position

Why Join Parallel?

At Parallel, we simplify your work so you can focus on supporting students. Providers receive:

• Compensation for both direct and indirect service time
• Thoughtful matching based on your experience, licensure, and availability
• Streamlined tools and documentation support
• Access to intervention resources and progress-monitoring tools
• Billing and operational support
• A supportive clinical community with provider meetings and office hours
• Free continuing education opportunities
• License reimbursement opportunities
• Opportunities to provide feedback and help shape our programs

Join the Parallel Provider Network and help students build the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.