Pk-12 School Mental Health Professional (Inr)

Position Type:
Student Support Services
Date Posted:
7/18/2023
Location:
District Adminstration Office
Date Available:
08/07/2023
MANITOU SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 14
MANITOU SPRINGS COLORADO
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: PK-12 SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (3 year only Grant Funded Position 2023-2026 )
2 openings for 1.0 FTE 1 opening for .5 FTE
School Psychologist, Social Worker, or School Counselor
LOCATION: Manitou Springs School District
405 El Monte Place
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
JOB DESCRIPTION: The following statements of essential functions and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on building assignment and other factors determined with the supervisor.
DESIRED QUALITIES:

• Professional CDE or DORA certifications such as School Counseling, School Social Worker, LCSW, LSSW, or LPC.

• Previous school and/or clinical experience in mental and behavioral health.

• Awareness of, and contacts with, community resources
• Understanding of neurobiological developmental norms and/or neuropsychology.
• Flexibility to work with a wide age range of students and staff persons throughout the school district

• Knowledge of the social, ethical, and legal concerns related to children.

• Advocate for School Mental Health and trauma informed and responsive practices

• Awareness of the impact of various traumas and adverse childhood experiences viewed through the lens of Dr. Bruce Perry's Neurosequential Model.

• Hands-on experience with social or behavioral health screeners or assessments.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE and TRAINING:

• Knowledge or willingness to engage in training of the Dr. Bruce Perry Neurosequential Model concepts of Education.
• Knowledge of brain development and its importance to student learning
• Experience linking students with community-based therapeutic, social, and/or counseling services.
• Knowledge and ability to collaborate, train, and equip school staff to execute evidence-based programming and interventions specific to academic performance, behavioral health, and substance prevention education.
• Participate in District-wide MENTAL HEALTH Professional Learning Communities
• Experience conducting Threat and Suicide assessments.
• Knowledge and experience with psychological diagnosis and preferred treatment modalities and psychotropic medications and their effects and side effects
• Awareness of signs of physical, emotional, and mental abuse in children.
• Proficiency in collaborating with educators and other professionals to implement Tier II & III Academic and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) interventions.
• Experience using restorative practices.
• Experience using Collaborative Problem Solving or other student-centered approaches
• Familiarity with implementing a variety of data collection methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with all stakeholders
• Current certification or willing to train in Red Cross .First Aid/CPR.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current valid Colorado license with appropriate endorsement(s)
• Fingerprint/background screening required

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Approximately 8/8/2023 to 6/1/2026
SALARY: See certified salary schedule (on website)
SITUATION: PK - 12 District School Mental Health Professional
TO APPLY: Please submit online application packet.
Applications available at www.mssd14.org
CLOSING DATE: Upon placement of suitable candidate
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Manitou Springs School District 14 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The following persons have been identified as the compliance officer for handling reports and complaints of unlawful discrimination/harassment.
ADA and Section 504 Compliance Officer for Employees & Title IX Coordinator:
Human Resources- HR Specialist
405 El Monte Place, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
Telephone: 719-685-2028
smcafee@mssd14.org
ewarren@mssd14.org