Job Title: In-Person School Psychologist / Behavioral Health SpecialistCompany: Strides Therapy & Educational ServicesLocation: Aurora, COSchool District: Aurora Public SchoolsJob Type: Full-timeRate: $70-73 W2 per hour (Indirect & Direct Time Paid Equally)Strides offers a comprehensive benefits package that adds additional compensation! Please see below for further details!About the Company:Strides Therapy & Educational Services is a leading local provider of educational and therapeutic services, dedicated to enhancing the lives of students through high-quality support and intervention.We are currently seeking two experienced and dedicated school-based mental health professionals to join our team in Aurora Public Schools. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' behavioral health, well-being, and success within the school setting.Job Description:Strides Therapy & Educational Services is partnering with Aurora Public Schools to find two dedicated school-based mental health professionals for a grant-funded high school behavioral health program. The program focuses on substance use prevention and early intervention, with a priority on 9th-grade students. This is a one-year position for the 2026-27 school year on a 187-day calendar, and it may continue for up to 3 years. The role serves multiple high schools and involves travel between sites.Additional Details:Expected Hours: 7.5 hours per day; 37.5 hours per weekSchool Calendar: 187-day calendar, 2026-27 school year (may continue for up to 3 years)Workplace Setting: In-person school with travel between multiple high schoolsNumber of Hires: 2Responsibilities:Tier 1 prevention: work with 9th-grade teams and advisory on SEL, protective factors, belonging, and attendanceDeliver and progress-monitor evidence-based interventions, including Motivational Interviewing, Teen Intervene, InDepth, and small skill-building groupsCoordinate alternatives to suspension for substance-related incidentsStrengthen MTSS referral pathways, intervention protocols, and data-informed decision-makingCoach and provide professional learning to administrators, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and teachersConnect students and families to community-based providers and resourcesQualifications:Master's degree or higher in School Social Work, School Psychology, or School CounselingActive Colorado license (CDE or DORA) in School Social Work, School Psychology, or School Counseling, or a CDE-issued temporary emergency licenseCDE Special Services Provider License in School Social Work preferred3 years of experience in school-based prevention, behavioral health, or student support servicesExperience with MTSS, PBIS, restorative practices, or substance use prevention preferredFull-time Benefits Include:Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) with employer contribution towards monthly premium for qualifying plans401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 %, and 5% (also a part-time benefit)Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit)State Licensure ReimbursementNational Certification StipendCEU Platform ReimbursementGroup professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit)Dedicated Educational Services Manager for 1:1 support (also a part-time benefit)Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit)Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit)Life insurance (also a part-time benefit)Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit)Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details.EMAIL: danamorgan@stridesspeechtherapy.comPHONE: 443-247-5517
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