What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - NEWCOMER MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (#6847) position at Student Services?
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Information specific to this position:
Title of position: NEWCOMER Mental Health Specialist (There are 2 positions available.)
This position will be member(s) of PSD’s Mental Health Team who specifically serve Poudre School District’s Newcomer Students or students who are still non-English proficient (NEP). Newcomer students are students who are within their first two years of learning English as another language and have moved to the United States in recent years.
Other requirements:
- Bilingual in Spanish required
- Advanced and above (Level C1 or C2) for oral domains (speaking and listening)
- Upper intermediate or above (at least B2) for reading and writing levels (https://tracktest.eu/english-levels-cefr/)
- Culturally responsive methodologies/practices
- High levels of Cultural Competence Knowledge of Culturalization Trauma
- Trauma-Informed practices
- Ability and flexibility to collaborate with a larger team including Language Culture and Equity Staff, School Staff, in addition to Student Services
- Ability to be itinerant and travel between schools
- Willingness to collaborate with community resources and partnerships specifically to support the culturally and linguistically diverse community
Percentage: 100%
Start date: August 2023
Work calendar days: 188 days
Duration of position: Ongoing
Additional Information:
Must have a valid Colorado Educator's License with appropriate endorsement.
Pay for this position is determined by the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education.
This is a probationary position. However, PSD employees currently under a licensed contract may apply for this position if selected, will retain contract status.
Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all, and we celebrate diversity with regard to all backgrounds and identities. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive work environments with employees who reflect our students and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. PSD is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply!
If you have a mental or physical impairment which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations during any portion of the application process, including testing and/or interviews, please contact us at ADA@psdschools.org. If requesting testing and/or interview accommodations, you must contact us at least three (3) working days before the interview or test date.
