School-Based Mental Health Coach

Topeka Public Schools; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Topeka Public Schools seeks a dedicated Mental Health Support Specialist to assist students needing mental health services under the supervision of the mental health team and principal.

The role emphasizes delivering social-emotional supports, coordinating with teachers, parents, and district staff, and participating in IEP/504 meetings; it requires a BA in a mental health field and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• BA in a mental health related field required.
• Knowledge of intervention strategies, assessments, and intervention resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, school personnel, and parents; ESOL endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver targeted social emotional/behavioral supports in a small group, individual, and/or classroom setting.
• Deliver social skills lessons using district approved curriculum.
• Serve as behavioral mentor to students.
• Deliver and use assessment results to diagnose areas of need and make service decisions that address students' needs.
• Coordinate planning and communicate students' performance with teachers, mental health team members, instructional coach, and principal.
• Use district-approved resources, which includes both primary and supplemental resources.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records for reporting student progress to teachers and parents.
• Participate in GEI/504/IEP meetings as requested.
• Participate in district mental health team meetings.
• Participate in district professional development.

Skills

Intervention strategies knowledge

Communication with students, staff, &/

ESOL endorsement preferred

Education

BA in mental health field

Job description

Topeka Public Schools seeks a dedicated Mental Health Support Specialist to assist students needing mental health services under the supervision of the mental health team and principal.

The role emphasizes delivering social-emotional supports, coordinating with teachers, parents, and district staff, and participating in IEP/504 meetings; it requires a BA in a mental health field and strong communication skills.