High School Behavioral Health SSP — MTSS Leader

Colorado Psychiatric; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Public Schools seeks a SHPG High School Behavioral Health Non-Instructional Special Services Provider (SSP) to advance student well-being by leading prevention, early identification, intervention, and coordinated behavioral health support across multiple high schools.

This role builds MTSS capacity, strengthens referral pathways, and partners with families, community agencies, and district departments to embed evidence-based practices and ensure sustainable, equitable access to behavioral

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or higher from an accredited college/university in school psychology, social work, or school counseling.
• Colorado Special Services Provider License – School Social Worker preferred.
• Three years of experience in school-based prevention, behavioral health, student support services, or related field.
• Must hold a valid CDE license, DORA license, or CDE-issued temporary emergency license.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead prevention, early identification, intervention, and coordinated behavioral health support across multiple high schools.
• Strengthen tiered intervention systems and facilitate evidence-based student interventions.
• Support schools in operationalizing behavioral health components of MTSS.
• Improve access to care, strengthen referral pathways, and ensure equitable behavioral health support for students.
• Collaborate with administrators, mental health staff, district departments, families, and community agencies.

Skills

MTSS leadership

Staff coaching

Community partnerships

Prevention & intervention

Education

Master’s degree in social work or higher (school psychology, counseling)

Colorado Special Services Provider License – School Social Worker preferred

Job description

Aurora Public Schools seeks a SHPG High School Behavioral Health Non-Instructional Special Services Provider (SSP) to advance student well-being by leading prevention, early identification, intervention, and coordinated behavioral health support across multiple high schools.

This role builds MTSS capacity, strengthens referral pathways, and partners with families, community agencies, and district departments to embed evidence-based practices and ensure sustainable, equitable access to behavioral