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Specialist, Instructional Program Support (AWARE Grant – Mental Health Specialist)

Employer
Duval County Public Schools
Location
Jacksonville, FL, US
Salary
$42,880.00 - $83,480.00 / Per Year

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Job Details

Job Summary

Serves as liaison between the Office of Student Discipline and Support Services and district schools regarding the implementation of Behavior/Mental Health systems. Provides support services, training, and technical assistance. Provides input in specific strategies such as developing school-wide behavior/mental health plans and monitoring them for fidelity.

Essential Functions

1. Coordinates behavioral and mental health Multi-Tiered System of Supports at identified schools.
2. Assists with the data gathering, development and implementation of the Coordination and Integration Plan (CIP) and uses this document to develop a work plan that addresses the needs at identified schools.
3. Implements prevention and intervention mental health strategies and assists school based staff with embedding preventive mental health strategies across all tiers.
4. Participates on the school based PBIS leadership team to assess the strengths, needs and gaps that currently exist at the schools, and enhance existing services and supports to ensure these interventions align with students and family's needs.
5. Assists identified schools in developing a plan to build mental health resources throughout the tiers using relevant school based data.
6. Participates as members of the District Implementation Team to problem solve any barriers to accessing mental health services with community and school partners.
7. Provides on-site coaching, targeted technical assistance, and ongoing professional development. Establishes partnerships/connections with community mental health providers and monitors to ensure fidelity of implementation.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; Master's degree preferred

Experience: Five (5) years of experience working with children and youth in a human services position

Certifications & Licenses: Florida Department of Education certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of behavior/mental health needs of children and youth
• Working knowledge of PBIS policies and procedures
• Knowledge of federal, state, and district legislation, policies and standards
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong creative problem solving skills
• Ability to conduct trainings on a variety of topics
• Ability to support schools in exceptional education eligibility determinations
• Ability to improve and develop curriculum materials
• Ability to implement models of instructional and behavioral interventions
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to prepare reports
• Ability to interpret data

Primary Location:
District Based
Salary Range:
$42,880.00 - $83,480.00 / Per Year
Shift Type:
Full-Time

Company

Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville, Florida is the 22nd largest school district in the nation and the sixth largest school district in Florida. The district is committed to ensuring that students are prepared for success in college or a career, and life. In addition, the district will make sure its mission of providing educational excellence is reflected in every school, in every classroom, for every student, every day.

 

DCPS currently serves approximately 128,000 students in grades Pre K-12 and operates 163 schools. In addition to its traditional, comprehensive schools, DCPS is known for its diverse magnet schools and themes and nationally recognized high school programs that include rich acceleration and vocational programing.

DCPS offers a competitive salary schedule and generous supplements for select hard to staff subject areas. Our starting teacher salary is the highest in the Northeast Florida region! Annual teacher salaries range from $39,500 –$73,000 based on degree and experience.

Company info
Website
Telephone
9043902505
Location
1701 Prudential Drive
JACKSONVILLE
FL
32207
US

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