Mental and Behavioral Health Specialist

Hopkins Schools; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopkins Schools recherche un Enseignant en Éducation Spéciale. Ce poste est orienté vers la fourniture de services d'éducation spéciale et d'interventions socio-émotionnelles aux étudiants, tout en collaborant avec des partenaires communautaires. La profession exige un engagement envers l'inclusivité et le développement d'un environnement éducatif équitable.

Qualifications

• Licencié en enseignement MN requis.
• Certification en travail social clinique préférée.
• Connaissance des lois et réglementations sur l'éducation spéciale.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des interventions socio-émotionnelles aux étudiants ayant des besoins spéciaux.
• Collaborer avec les psychologues scolaires pour les évaluations de l'éducation spéciale.
• Développer des interventions adaptées aux besoins des étudiants.

Skills

Academic Support

Social-Emotional Learning

Crisis Response

Evidence-based Practices

Communication

Education

MN Teaching Licensure

Clinical Social Work (LICSW) Certification

Tools

Computer Applications

Job description

Position: Teacher / Special Education Teacher

Date Posted: 6/23/2025

Location: VEDU

Position Overview: The Mental and Behavioral Health Specialist provides support and guidance to students facing academic and social-emotional challenges. This role requires a school psychologist, counselor, or social worker license, preferably with Clinical Social Work (LICSW) certification. The specialist focuses on delivering special education services, social-emotional learning (SEL), mental health interventions, and conducting evaluations for child find initiatives.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide direct social-emotional skill services to special education students, including evaluations and assessments for suspected disabilities.
2. Utilize evidence-based practices in pre-referral interventions, consultations, and evaluations.
3. Design, implement, and evaluate early interventions, including FBA and PBSP.
4. Collaborate with school psychologists to conduct evaluations for special education eligibility.
5. Work with community mental health providers and case managers to support students and families, facilitating connections to resources.
6. Collaborate with school social workers to deliver services and supports.
7. Provide culturally responsive social-emotional interventions, support staff, and interpret behaviors.
8. Assist in crisis response planning, including risk assessments.
9. Develop and implement best practices tailored to student needs.
10. Support data collection and analysis for decision-making.
11. Participate as an IEP team designee, facilitating meetings and managing paperwork.
12. Refer cases of suspected abuse to Child Protective Services.
13. Uphold district mission, professional ethics, and legal requirements.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• District policies and procedures
• Principles and ethics of school psychology or social work
• Special education laws and regulations
• Disabilities and accommodations
• Computer applications
• Business English proficiency

• Providing special education services aligned with IEPs
• Applying state and federal statutes and regulations
• Prioritizing tasks and projects
• Operating computers and software
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Contributing to team goals
• MN teaching licensure

Physical and Working Environment:

Work is in a school environment, requiring sitting, lifting up to 20 pounds, reading printed and digital materials, and communicating effectively.

Hours: 0.7 FTE, 185 days, HEA Union Contract. Salary range: BA: $45,627-$65,024; MA: $50,702-$82,203. Benefits info and contracts available here.

Hopkins Public Schools values diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment where every student and staff member is valued. We seek equity-minded, culturally responsive educators committed to justice and creating inclusive learning spaces.

Join us to be part of a community that nurtures potential and inspires achievement for all learners.