CONTACT COMMUNITY SERVICES INC

Job Description Title: School Systems Manager Supervisor: Director of School Services Salary: $62,353 - 75,000 Annual Position Summary The Professional Development and Coaching Specialist supports school districts in strengthening Tier 2 and Tier 3 student supports through high-quality professional development, embedded coaching, and cross-district collaboration. This role focuses on building sustainable, data-driven systems that improve identification, intervention, and progress monitoring for student mental health and social-emotional needs within MTSS, PBIS, and Community School frameworks. The Specialist will design and deliver monthly professional development sessions, provide embedded coaching to school-based teams, facilitate cross-district Learning Communities, and support the development of sustainable systems for identifying and serving students with behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health needs. Key Responsibilities Program Oversight and Leadership • Support development and strengthening of Tier 2 and Tier 3 systems across districts • Assist in establishing clear, consistent, and equitable referral and intervention pathways • Promote alignment of practices across schools and districts to ensure quality and consistency • Support integration of mental health, SEL, and crisis response within school systems Data Management and Compliance • Utilize SHAPE, BIMAS, attendance, behavioral, and referral data to guide decision-making • Support accurate identification of student needs and alignment to appropriate supports • Apply fidelity tools and progress-monitoring strategies to ensure effective implementation • Support continuous improvement through ongoing data review and system refinement Training and Coaching • Deliver professional development that builds staff skill, confidence, and readiness • Provide embedded coaching to support real-time application of evidence-based practices • Use responsive, feedback-driven approaches to ensure training is practical and relevant • Support implementation of key practices including: o Social-emotional learning (SEL) o Restorative practices and Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) o Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Planning (BIP) o Trauma-informed approaches o MATCH-ADTC and CBT-based strategies o Suicide prevention and crisis response Collaboration and External Relationships • Collaborate with school-based teams across elementary, middle, and high school levels • Facilitate cross-district learning communities and shared problem-solving • Coordinate with school-based and community mental health providers • Support use of community resources, including 211 • Promote strong communication, alignment, and partnership across districts Qualifications Minimum Qualifications • Master's degree in School Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education, or related field • Minimum of three to five years of experience in school-based behavioral health, prevention, or student support services • Demonstrated expertise in MTSS and PBIS frameworks and knowledge of Tier 2/3 intervention frameworks/ • Experience with Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Planning (BIP) • Knowledge of evidence-based SEL, Restorative Practices, and trauma-informed care. • Familiarity with universal screening tools such as BIMAS and school mental health assessment systems such as SHAPE. • Experience providing professional development and coaching to school-based teams • Knowledge of school and community-based mental health systems and referral processes • Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills. • Valid New York State driver's license and ability to travel across Onondaga County school districts. Preferred Qualifications • NYS licensure or certification (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, School Psychologist, School Counselor, BCBA) • Experience with MATCH-ADTC or similar CBT-based approaches • Knowledge of Results-Based Accountability (RBA) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) • Experience engaging families and community partners within Community School frameworks • Experience with suicide prevention training programs (QPR, SafeTALK, ASIST, Youth MHFA, Teen MHFA). • Familiarity with 988 crisis systems, 211 referral infrastructure, or crisis intervention models. Compensation details: 0 Yearly Salary PI03419daaeac7-1651