Student Support Manager

Reports to: Chief of School Operations

Location: 123 Darling Ave, South Portland, Maine

Start Date: August 10, 2026

Contract Length: 10 Months

MOXIE Public Schools is a new public charter school launching in South Portland, Maine in fall 2026. As our Student Support Manager, you’ll join a dynamic, equity-driven team creating a new kind of public school—one that combines rigorous, competency-based foundational instruction with real-world interdisciplinary projects and long-term advising relationships. We believe every student deserves an education that is both academically excellent and deeply human.

As a founding team member, you will help bring that vision to life from day one, serving as MOXIE's first student support and wellness staff member, working directly under the Chief of School Operations to build and deliver coordinated support services for students and families. This is a dual-function founding role: roughly half of your time will be dedicated to school social work and student support functions*, with the remaining half dedicated to broader school operations responsibilities as MOXIE launches and scales.

This role is designed for someone with a social work background who is also excited about building a school from scratch — and who brings the flexibility, creativity, and hustle that a startup school environment requires. You will need to be as comfortable navigating an IEP meeting as you are supporting enrollment outreach or setting up a new student intake system.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Support Services & Case Coordination

• Coordinate wraparound support services for students, including referrals to community mental health, family services, and other external providers
• Support IEP and 504 process coordination, serving as a liaison between families, teachers, and service providers
• Maintain accurate records for student support cases, referrals, and service delivery in alignment with FERPA and applicable state requirements
• Develop and manage systems for tracking student wellness, attendance patterns, and behavior to identify students in need of additional support
• Participate in student support team meetings, problem-solving cases alongside instructional staff and the CSO

Advisory Leadership

• Serve as a long-term advisor to a small group of students, leading daily Advisory focused on social-emotional learning, personal goal-setting, and community connection
• Build sustained, trusting relationships with advisees and their families across the school year
• Support advisees in developing and reflecting on personal goals, wellbeing, and sense of purpose
• Coordinate with instructional staff and the student support team when advisees need additional services or intervention

Direct Student & Family Services

• Provide individual and small-group direct support to students experiencing social-emotional, behavioral, or family-related challenges
• Build trusting, long-term relationships with students and families as a visible, accessible resource in the school community
• Conduct student and family needs assessments and develop individualized support plans
• Serve as a point of contact for families navigating community resources, benefits access, and school-related concerns
• Support crisis response as needed, in coordination with the CSO and school leadership

Founding School Operations Flex

As a founding team member at a startup school, this role carries meaningful operational responsibilities beyond traditional social work duties. The exact mix will evolve as the school grows, but in Year 1 you should expect to:

• Support family and community engagement events, enrollment outreach, and school information sessions
• Assist with student enrollment and re-enrollment processes, including supporting families through the application and intake process
• Contribute to special education compliance logistics, including coordination with external evaluators and service providers
• Help build and refine MOXIE’s student support systems, protocols, and data infrastructure
• Step into other operational needs as they arise — this is a startup, and everyone is building the plane while flying it

School Culture & Founding Community

• Model MOXIE’s six core values — Know Yourself, Show Courage, Stay Curious, Do Your Part, Build What Matters, and Lift Others Up — in every student, family, and staff interaction
• Participate in school-wide culture and community-building activities, including weekly community launch, service/club time, and school-wide celebrations
• Serve as a school-wide resource on trauma-informed practices and culturally responsive student support
• Contribute to shaping MOXIE’s approach to whole-child development as a founding voice on the team

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work (BSW or MSW)
• Maine licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or eligibility to obtain by start date
• Experience working directly with children, youth, or families in school, community, or clinical settings
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with young people and families from diverse backgrounds
• Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Commitment to educational equity and MOXIE’s mission to serve all of Maine’s learners

Preferred

• School social work experience or school-based field placement
• Familiarity with IEP/504 processes and special education compliance
• Experience with community resource navigation and wraparound services in Maine
• Background in trauma-informed care, restorative practices, or culturally responsive approaches
• Comfort with data systems, student information platforms, or case management tools
• Experience with or genuine enthusiasm for startup environments, founding teams, or building new systems from scratch

What You’ll Get at MOXIE

• Competitive salary and full benefits— the salary range for this role is between $60,000 and $65,000, with access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement saving, and paid leave
• A rare opportunity to help build a new public school from the ground up, with real influence over culture, systems, and practice
• Collaborative, founding team environment with a leadership team that values your expertise and perspective
• Professional growth through coaching, cross-role collaboration, and learning aligned to your development goals
• A school designed with sustainability in mind — humane workloads, shared ownership, and real support for staff wellbeing
• Deep relationships with students and families as a core part of your daily work, not an afterthought

What We Expect from You

• Deep belief in and active embodiment of MOXIE’s six core values: Know Yourself, Show Courage, Stay Curious, Do Your Part, Build What Matters, and Lift Others Up
• Ownership for student outcomes across academics, wellbeing, and sense of belonging
• Willingness to flex, adapt, and contribute beyond your job description in service of students and the founding mission
• A builder’s mindset: curiosity, initiative, and comfort with ambiguity
• Active participation in school community life, including events, enrollment, and family engagement

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via this form.

*In accordance with Maine law (20-A M.R.S. §4008-A), when performing school social work functions, at least 80% of time in that capacity must be spent providing direct or indirect services to and on behalf of students

MOXIE Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in education. MOXIE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

MOXIE is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment, including the application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at info@moxiepublicschools.me.

• Competitive salary and full benefits, with access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement saving, and paid leave
• A rare opportunity to help build a new public school from the ground up, with real influence over culture, systems, and practice
• Collaborative, founding team environment with a leadership team that values your expertise and perspective
• Professional growth through coaching, cross-role collaboration, and learning aligned to your development goals
• A school designed with sustainability in mind — humane workloads, shared ownership, and real support for staff wellbeing
• Deep relationships with students and families as a core part of your daily work, not an afterthought

Multilingual candidates preferred