Non-Instructional SSP: SHPG High School Behavioral Health - OYO

Istss; Aurora (CO); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Istss in Aurora, CO seeks a Special Services Provider (SSP) to lead prevention, early identification and intervention for student behavioral health across multiple high schools. You will coordinate services, embed evidence-based practices within MTSS, and work with district teams, families and community partners to improve access to care.

The role reports to the Wraparound Services Coordinator within Behavior Systems Support and requires a Master’s degree in social work or higher plus relevant

Qualificações

• Master’s degree in social work or higher (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.

Responsabilidades

• Lead prevention, early identification, intervention and coordinated behavioral health support across high schools.
• Support implementation of school-based mental health and substance use prevention efforts.
• Collaborate with administrators, school mental health staff, families and community partners to improve access to care.
• Strengthen referral pathways and equitable behavioral health support within MTSS.

Conhecimentos

MTSS leadership

Formação académica

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

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Role Purpose and Strategic Impact:

The SHPG High School Behavioral Health Non-Instructional Special Services Providers (SSPs) advances Aurora Public Schools' commitment to student well-being, belonging, and 9th-grade success by strengthening school-based behavioral health systems and providing targeted mental health and substance use interventions. Through a combination of direct student support, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) leadership, staff coaching, and community partnership development, the SSP helps schools create sustainable systems that improve student engagement, reduce barriers to learning, and increase access to behavioral health services.

This position supports the implementation of the School Health Professional Grant Program (SHPG) across multiple high schools and works collaboratively with school leaders, mental health providers, district departments, families, and community partners to strengthen prevention, intervention, and coordinated care systems. This role emphasizes building staff capacity and embedding evidence-based behavioral health practices within existing school structure to ensure long-term sustainability and impact.

Summary

The Special Services Provider (SSP) serves multiple high schools and provides leadership in prevention, early identification, intervention, and coordinated behavioral health support. The SSP supports implementation of school-based mental health and substance use prevention efforts, strengthens tiered intervention systems, facilitates evidence-based student interventions, and supports schools in operationalizing behavioral health components of MTSS.

The SSP works closely with administrators, school mental health staff, student support teams, district departments, families, and community agencies to improve access to care, strengthen referral pathways, and ensure equitable behavioral health support for students. The position reports to the Wraparound Services Coordinator within Behavior Systems Support.

Education and Training

Master’s degree in social work or higher from an accredited college or university in school psychology, social work, or school counseling.

Colorado Special Services Provider License – School Social Worker preferred.

Experience

Three years of experience in school-based prevention, behavioral health, student support services, or related field

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

Must hold a valid CDE license, DORA license, or CDE‑issued temporary emergency license.

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.